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Buddabing:

Someone suggested using a hole saw with a diameter just enough to cover the screw shaft. Then patch the hole with a dowel. The new screw head may be large enough to cover the dowel if the hole is small enough.

I don't know how small hole saws get, though.



Tahnok:

Why a hole saw? Why not just use a normal bit? Most dowels are installed in furniture using just a normal drill bit, not a hole saw.

mccoy178:

Hey rookie :), what is the diameter of the broken screw?  Is it countersunk or perfectly flush?  Oh, and outside of being sure to eat your vegetables, for the love of the game, predrill next time!  If it was an old hole, lay off the 'roids there Bonds.

Buddabing:

@mccoy178:
The screw is a plain old wood screw, about 1/8" in diameter by 1/2" long.

The screw broke off below the surface of the wood.

I have learned my lesson about predrilling.  :'(

@tahnok100:
There's a screw in the way. :) I dunno if there's a good way to drill that exactly through a screw.






struby:

If it below the wood surface, but is not out past the wood, the dip beneath the wood should make it easier to drill out:

I would just suggest heavy gloves maybe leather if you have them around, starting slow, maybe trying to give the top a little pretap, hold the front of the drill/the bit with one hand.  I don't do alot of detailed carpentry, but I can see how that might be a little rugged for a pinball table, but if you are careful and take your time, I think it could come out ok, might depend alot on if it broke off flat or slanted, it if is easy to start the hole, the rest should just be being patient and keeping it straight, keep it straight.

Where is this on the table?

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