a slight spin on other questions. I have a deck that is coming out with painted wood and rusted screws. 1 out of 10 comes out OK, the others break off. Since I am going to be re-using the wood, and most likely planing the wood, have to get the metal out.
The only idea I have is to use a small hole bit to encircle the metal and then plug the hole with a dowel. Thinking there might be a easier idea out there.
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You could try heating some screws with a sodering iron until the wood smokes. Maybe the burnt wood will be less grippy. Let them cool back down before you try getting them out. Not sure the cosmetic outcome from this will be better than your drill scheme, though.
Could try a blob of penetrating oil on top of screws and leave it sit overnight. Maybe slippery wood will be less grippy. That wood is probably thirsty after 25 years and the oil should soak in ok.