or...get a centre punch and 'tap' the head of the screw in an anti-clockwise direction to unscrew it
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| Author: | monrel [ Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | brake drum screw stuffed! |
I have one more screw to take off in order to remove a front brake drum, but there's nothing for the philips head screwdriver to hold onto anymore!!! Does anyone know the best solution to get these out? |
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| Author: | bnicho [ Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:57 pm ] |
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What a pain! Drill the head off with a fat drill bit. Then remove the remains with vice grips once you have the drum off. Cheers, |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:09 pm ] |
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or...get a centre punch and 'tap' the head of the screw in an anti-clockwise direction to unscrew it
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:11 pm ] |
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If there's any of the X left in there an impact screwdriver will get it out. Otherwise, stick a 5/16" drill into it. That will drill the head away, so drum will come off, then use vicegrips on the threaded bit.
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| Author: | 68matic [ Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:36 pm ] |
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impact screwdrivers go for about $40. you hit the end of it hard, and it turns very useful thing to have ray, i recommend getting one |
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| Author: | monrel [ Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | thanks! |
thanks guys!! will drill into it tomorrow! vice grips have been my hero lately when it comes to rounded off bolts, but this countersunk screw stumped me 
thanks for your advice! |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:42 pm ] |
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Buy/borrow an impact driver. Very satisfying getting that ****ing screw out by using a BFH 
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Thu Dec 15, 2005 6:16 am ] |
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I've never had much success with impact drivers - not to malign the tool, just I never managed to get stuck screws out with one. A handy tool to have is a T-handled screwdriver, usually sold as hex-ended so you can fit a bit that's exactly the right size. Soak the screw in WD-40 overnight then use all your weight on the end of the screwdriver to keep it in there and turn. I've also had success with cutting a new slot (for slotted screws) with a cutting disc on a Dremel. Often you need a whole armoury of tools handy to get a job done. |
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| Author: | Lillee [ Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:24 am ] |
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I lub my impact screw driver 
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| Author: | KennyKix [ Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:19 pm ] |
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Ezyout! I had the same problem and used an Ezyout and I had the annoying things (Screws) in my hands in about 5 mins. (2 ea a side) You can get these ezyouts from hardware shops about $5 - $10 ea. (you only need one) |
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| Author: | h0nk [ Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:05 pm ] |
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I had the exact same problem last week.. Just drilled the head off it and left the rest in there.. The wheel nuts hold it together. |
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