Removing stuck fasteners

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(couple extra "Special Tools" added by Criggie)
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[[File:Sockets 003.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Damaged or frozen fastener removal sockets]]<br style="clear:both"/>  
 
[[File:Sockets 003.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Damaged or frozen fastener removal sockets]]<br style="clear:both"/>  
 
*A rubber band placed between a stripped screwhead and a screwdriver can help get enough grip on the remaining metal.
 
*A rubber band placed between a stripped screwhead and a screwdriver can help get enough grip on the remaining metal.
*If you're removing the remains of a broken zerg / grease nipple, then a cheap philips head screwdriver can be hammered in sufficiently to grip the hollow barrel and unscrew like normal.  
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*If you're removing the remains of a broken zerk fitting/grease nipple, then a cheap Philips head screwdriver can be hammered in sufficiently to grip the hollow barrel and unscrew like normal.  
  
 
===Instructions for making an impact-type screw removal tool===  
 
===Instructions for making an impact-type screw removal tool===  

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