theresa
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Post by theresa on Jun 25, 2015 17:56:06 GMT -8
So, I've been, as some of you know, struggling for WEEKS to remove all my painted over (3x), rusted, stripped out screws. I've tried LOTS of methods, with varying degrees of success. My latest method was to slather on paint stripper, let it sit, brush with wire brush, then tap my screwdriver in with a hammer to "set" it and hopefully break free any rust. Some would come out with that method, some would not. At that point, I would spray with lubricant and try again. Then, some still wouldn't come out, so I'd cut a slot with a fine cutting blade on my Dremel, then ease them out with a flat head screwdriver. Still sometimes the metal would just bend, break, etc. Tonight, I didn't feel like messing with the paint stripper etc., so I started on a J-rail by just going right in with the Dremel. I couldn't find my handy little screwdriver that a I like, so I grabbed what I saw close by, a handled wood chisel rasp thing. (similar to the one in the link below). AMAZING, all the screws came out that way. The paint being left on maybe added some strength to the screw head, and the extra beefiness of the rasp/chisel tool made short work of backing out even the most stubborn of screws. SUCCESS. I love this tool now for everything... I use it as my screwdriver, a sharp edge to break through some dried out silicone, and a little bit of a pry bar to pry the J-rail up from the putty when the screws are all out. www.amazon.com/Nicholson-Wcset3cm-wcset3n-Woodchuck-Chisel/dp/B00002N7P3 |
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Post by Ten on Jun 25, 2015 18:47:37 GMT -8
I have always only had one really favorite tool for removing stubborn screws...  |
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Post by vikx on Jun 25, 2015 22:10:47 GMT -8
Thanks Theresa, for the info! Stubborn screws are a pain. I use my dremel-like Milwaukee tool to slice them. A hand tool that makes extraction easier is welcome.
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Post by kirkadie on Jun 26, 2015 11:55:20 GMT -8
10... all done with a single push, very effective.
Christine asked me, when she saw that, where she could get one if I don't finish Scotty real Da*# soon.
THANKS
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Post by bigbill on Jun 26, 2015 12:38:48 GMT -8
If using a chisel like that be careful, if the wood is soft you can punch a hole in the skin and even cut a slot the size of the chisel if you hit a real soft area.
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 26, 2015 17:29:08 GMT -8
What ever way works to get those dang screws out is the right way to do it by God. LOL.. Probably one of the most dreaded jobs in this hobby. Screw removal. It can be a real pain in the butt.
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theresa
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Post by theresa on Jun 26, 2015 18:22:16 GMT -8
If using a chisel like that be careful, if the wood is soft you can punch a hole in the skin and even cut a slot the size of the chisel if you hit a real soft area. I'm not putting much pressure on the chisel itself; it's just beefy enough that it allows me much more turning/twisting power than my screwdriver did. It turns them right out no problem. I'm hardly strong enough to punch a hole through the skin, regardless of what tool I have in my hands. I'm delicate, Bill, haha. |
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Post by bigbill on Jun 27, 2015 8:04:59 GMT -8
If using a chisel like that be careful, if the wood is soft you can punch a hole in the skin and even cut a slot the size of the chisel if you hit a real soft area. I'm not putting much pressure on the chisel itself; it's just beefy enough that it allows me much more turning/twisting power than my screwdriver did. It turns them right out no problem. I'm hardly strong enough to punch a hole through the skin, regardless of what tool I have in my hands. I'm delicate, Bill, haha. Are you tell us that your user name should have been " Sweet Delicate Thing"  I am glad that your chisel is working for you just be careful using it. Many people have trouble with screws because they don't realize that screwdrivers are made in many different sizes to fit different screw sizes and matching the proper driver to the screw makes a huge difference |
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Post by theresa on Jun 27, 2015 19:22:40 GMT -8
bigbill, I did not say I was sweet, I just said delicate. haha Yes, I understand what you mean about the aluminum being soft and easy to puncture. And I do realize that the screws are a size #1 bit, but after I cut a slot in them with my Dremel, it's whatever size I make it. And even then, if the screws heads are too rusted, they're just plain soft, and the extra torque offered by the chisel is sometimes just what it takes.
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Post by bigbill on Jun 28, 2015 9:46:50 GMT -8
bigbill, I did not say I was sweet, I just said delicate. haha Yes, I understand what you mean about the aluminum being soft and easy to puncture. And I do realize that the screws are a size #1 bit, but after I cut a slot in them with my Dremel, it's whatever size I make it. And even then, if the screws heads are too rusted, they're just plain soft, and the extra torque offered by the chisel is sometimes just what it takes. I was just giving you the benefit of the doubt calling you sweet. |
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Post by kimberwarden on Aug 31, 2015 15:08:49 GMT -8
Brilliant! I can hardly wait to try it! Removing screws, for me, is the worst part of restoration.
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Post by desertair27 on Jan 29, 2016 10:05:50 GMT -8
Hey Theresa
did you ever sell your used wings?
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 29, 2016 12:25:53 GMT -8
Hey Theresa did you ever sell your used wings? I haven't seen her on here for a while. Look at the date on her last post. People pay way too much for used wings. Most of them need to be rebuilt and you can buy a set of brand new ones for $300 ready to install. |
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Post by nccamper on Jan 30, 2016 23:54:47 GMT -8
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I am glad that your chisel is working for you just be careful using it. Many people have trouble with screws because they don't realize that screwdrivers are made in many different sizes to fit different screw sizes and matching the proper driver to the screw makes a huge difference
