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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Sep 15, 2015

How to remove this type of hollow wall anchor?

I need to remove a few hollow wall anchors from drywall of the type shown in the link below. I know I could rip them out and make a big hole, but I was wondering if there was any way to "expand" them...
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j-d
Explorer II
Sep 15, 2015
Back the screw out a little, say 1/8". Push the screw and the anchor should loosen. Then back the screw out 1/8" again and force needle nose pliers under the shoulder of the anchor. Then pinch against the head. This should extend the anchor toward its original shape. Extend the screw and pinch again. Repeat till you can get enough access to the shank of the anchor to cut it off or pull it out. Remove the screw and do so.

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