Terry, Oh! Oh! :-( "Stuff Happens" springs to mind. Seriously, there are "Screw Extractors" available from "Woodworking" Stores and Catalogues, (being a Catalogue Junkie, myself!<G>). These little thingees are simply a tube with saw teeth that can be chucked into a drill. The drill is in "reverse". I've only found two sizes available: size #8 screws and #10. In your case, since it is a #10 screw, the commercial one should do. For different sizes, I have made them out of tool steel dowel stock. Drill center to "just" fit around the screw diameter. Hand filed saw teeth. And Voila'! Be aware that the Commercial ones, available, are really VERY Hard/Brittle thingees, that WILL break, if you put side pressure or try to "force" it. DAMHIK! If one breaks, you've got a real MESS! I'm wondering, did you use Bee's Wax? This usually cuts down on the screw breakage problem. Just curious. An off-line post would suffice, to avoid embarassment.<G> Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G}
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