Yes, and you'll need to "glue-size" the hole, or plug and re-drill a new one.  It's very simple but proceed slowly to minimize wood damage. Paul <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=40%>"Delwin D Fandrich" <fandrich@pianobuilders.com> Sent by: caut-bounces@ptg.org 07/20/2007 08:48 PM <table border> <tr valign=top> <td bgcolor=white> <div align=center>Please respond to College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org></div></table> <td width=59%> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>To</div> <td>"'College and University Technicians'" <caut@ptg.org> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>cc</div> <td> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>Subject</div> <td>Re: [CAUT] Stripped keyslip screw</table> <table> <tr valign=top> <td> <td></table> </table> And, if you use a reverse-twist drill bit the screw may come out while you're drilling. (See McMaster-Carr, etc.)   Del <hr>From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of ITUNEPIANO@aol.com Sent: July 20, 2007 6:23 PM To: caut@ptg.org Subject: Re: [CAUT] Stripped keyslip screw Buy an easy-out of the appropriate size at the hardware store.  It comes with a drill bit and an reverse threaded screw.  Use a sharp center punch at the middle of the screw head to center the drill bit,  Drill a hole in the middle of the screw.  Gently screw in the easy-out, counter clockwise and the screw will come out.   Bob.   <hr>Get a sneak peek of the all-new <a href="http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000982" target=_blank>AOL.com</a>.