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I really like this blog post from Apartment Therapy - some handy knowledge.

How To Remove a Stripped Screw Without an Extractor


Placing a wide rubber band inbetween the stripped screw and the screw driver can sometimes help give enough grip to remove a slightly stripped screw head.




"Gently tapping a stripped screw a few times with a hammer (carefully) may create enough depth/surface tension for you to remove a stripped screw. We recommend this as a last resort."