Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:38 pm by jones
My fav method is using an automatic center punch. You could even use a centerpunch with a small hammer.
If this is a phillips head screw,#1) place the punch in one of the four high points, avoiding the X part of the screw and hit the punch into the screw head lightly, to make a dimple. Now place the punch in the dimple and hit in the direction needed to unscew. If the screw is machined a few taps may be needed. If stuck tight, refer back to #1) and make a new dimple across from the first one. I can usually re-use the screws after cleaning off the rust/dirt.