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16c19e6e | 5 months ago (raw) | export | reply | flag +1 
 I need some *really* good idea to get this s̶c̶r̶e̶w̶ piece of junk out of there. I can't properly get a grip with pliers and the head is completely broken. I really don't know what to do except perhaps supergluing a bit to the damn screw… :S
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Dr. Hax | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I take it that it is the set screw whose hex derive that is stripped?

I'd suggest screw extractors.
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/easy-out-extractors/

In case you are not familiar with them, they are reverse threaded and tapered. As you push in and turn them with a hand tap wrench the threads dig into the inside of the hole that you drilled into the head (or in this case, possibly directly into the hex hole). Once it grips, it'll be easier for the threads to move than for the screw extractor to dig in further.

Might want to hit it with some lubricant (deep creep, WD-40, etc.) before you start.