How to Fix a Snapped Screwhead or Stripped Screwhole


I am the king of fixing broken screws.  I do it on every project now.  I pre-drilled holes for all of these little brass hooks and of course, the very last hook snaps off.  %&#@!





Take a drill bit and drill out as much metal as you can.  Put some glue on the end of a toothpick and shove it in there.




Wait an hour or so for the glue to dry and then chisel it flush.  Now you can drill in

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