3 screw are holding me back please help
- Thread starter rsharp
- Start date
Ugh! You may just have to drill those out, and replace them. The second option would be to get 3 short el cheapo screwdrivers and epoxy them to the screws to get them out. Either way you will be buying 3 new stainless steel screws. You also might try a set of needle nose vise grip pliers to grab it around the outside edge and unscrew it that way.
I just had three that looked like that. After several attempts to drill them out I finally used a Dremel tool to cut a slot in the head and used a large flat head screwdriver to remove them. If I'd have known how easy that would have been I'd have done that first.
I got a set of bits from Home Depot (I believe, if not I think that Craftsman/Sears actually came up with them first) that has cutting edges on the bits. I can't think of the name of them, but they weren't expensive at all. They will grab into the head no matter how rounded they are. I have used them for all sorts of heads like you have and they have almost always worked.I never had much luck with drilling and using easy outs but these things work very well. I have used the heck out of them on cars and other mechanical stuff with rusted heads that I stripped trying to get out.
The dremel idea might work but it is hard to see if you will actually have enough room to get the cutter in there without cutting the cover cap also.
We have all been there. Being stainless screws, it is going to be more challenging but with some patience and effort you will get there.
The dremel idea might work but it is hard to see if you will actually have enough room to get the cutter in there without cutting the cover cap also.
We have all been there. Being stainless screws, it is going to be more challenging but with some patience and effort you will get there.
wimpy
0
Ever try a hammer-bit? I have one at work, but maybe your local auto parts store would rent you one? They're pretty good in desperate times such as this. If you haven't seen em', they're a ratcheting type of screwdriver that you hit with a hammer. Every time you hit it, the bit turns, and the shock of impact also helps loosen corrosion. I would try it before drilling, but I really hate drilling! Good luck!
wimpy
0
- Jul 21, 2008
- 103
- Pool Size
- 23500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Try an Impact Driver like a Ryobi with their 18 volt cordless tools or another brand if you have some cordless tool sets. If it will be removed that is your best bet. It will not slip out out unless it's not coming out. Also, put some liquid wrench on it and let it soak for a while before you try.
I vote for an impact screwdriver like this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-scr ... 37530.html
I have used them on motorcycles and farm equipment with great success. PB Blaster helps too.
The trick is to press it in VERY firmly into the screw head and give it a big hit with a 16 - 24 oz hammer.
http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-scr ... 37530.html
I have used them on motorcycles and farm equipment with great success. PB Blaster helps too.
The trick is to press it in VERY firmly into the screw head and give it a big hit with a 16 - 24 oz hammer.
BBailey said:
I have the same tool, but this is one the pool wall and it might be too powerful on the pool wall and may damage the wall. I love my impact driver, but not enough to use on my pool...with the screw outs...a regular courdless drill should do the job.
This is NOT a situation to use the impact driver on. Screw-0ut bits, liquid wrench, dremel are all better options.
i think im gonna go with the screw out bits. only $20 bucks and i could use it in the future as well! THANKS GUYS. THANKS TFP.
Dremel! If you have one that is. If you do use the screw extractors, be sure not to break them off inside the screw (I...might have done that...). Then you're screwed!
Similar threads
