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EZ fix, Hoss (depending on the project). Drill smaller hole into the center, NOT deep. Screw in a larger phillips screw into tiny hole tightly. With downward pressure, slowly unscrew the new tight screw as to draw out the "stupid reamed hex screw". Or, use a tap-n-die(sp) kit. In the future, you could use a phillips or tiny flat-head driver BUT you'd have to use force & make sure it fits the hex or star tightly.

OR... since you've learned your lesson, just use the proper tool in the future. I don't, though. Because well... us guys just do that kinda stuff. ;)

( and, YES. I'm still considering that 'dream journal' thing. I used to do that between ages 6-18, but ya know how 'things go'. )

Thanks kenny, I managed to get it out with a pair of channel locks but if I ever get one stuck again I'll be sure to give your method a shot. Also, I'm looking forward to that dream journal if you end up deciding to make one!

WAIT MAN !!! Don't do any of what I suggested YET !!! What exact kind of project is it? Is it and alan(sp?) (hex) wrench you need? Is it just an el-cheapo ikea-like wood furniture item? Hold off for a few. If it's JUST a "table leg" or like, there is a WAY easier fix!!!

Thank god...

I was worried I might have given you some bad advice because it could've been something else!!!

Channel-locks and Vice-Grips: Man's Best Friends, huh? Apart from the "Hammer" !!! ;)

Haha, they sure are. By the way, it was just one of these: http://www.fretdreamer.fr/parts/images/cordiersTremolo/LocknutGotohFloydRose.jpg They're hell on Earth, I'm telling you.

Oh, geesh! One of "those" kind. Duh! Yupper, any kind of pliers or allen wrench. Dude, I thought it was one that went flush with the surface (or 'below' it)! Now, that kind you'd hafta use the drill and/or tap a screw into & pry-bar it out. Arg, matey! Yo, ho-ho and a bottle of md20/20! Aurgh-uh!!!