BeardedMike, there is no problem with bringing up this old topic, as your reply actually has some relevence.
The size of drill will vary massively - the Hydroblade has massive screws but some things have screws that are tiny.
As dr_spock said, use a drill larger than the screwhead - if that fails, then drill down the actual screw body with a smaller drill.
Rusty Screws
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joannaardway
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"Over the hills and far away, she prays he will return one day. As sure as the rivers reach the seas, back in his arms again she'll be." - Over the Hills and far away, Gary Moore
"So many people have come and gone, their faces fade as the years go by. Yet I still recall as I wander on, as clear as the sun in the summer sky" - More than a feeling, Boston
"So many people have come and gone, their faces fade as the years go by. Yet I still recall as I wander on, as clear as the sun in the summer sky" - More than a feeling, Boston
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BeardedMike
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Thanks, joannaardway. i am just worried/confused about how the shorter smaller bore bits will fit into my rifles deep sockets without ripping it a new one. Funny coming from me, the guy who took a hacksaw to his rusted 1500 to remove 2 tank screws. They have to make some long small bore bits somewhere.
Is it just me or is spocks link really not working?
Is it just me or is spocks link really not working?
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joannaardway
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Drilling down the screw will be hard - the plastic is softer so the inclination is for the drill to drill in to the case, not the screw.
When I haven't been able to use a drill, then I attack the case around the screw instead - not as good to look at afterwards, but a last resort.
The link appears to not work - perhaps dr_spock would like to try re-doing it?
When I haven't been able to use a drill, then I attack the case around the screw instead - not as good to look at afterwards, but a last resort.
The link appears to not work - perhaps dr_spock would like to try re-doing it?
"Over the hills and far away, she prays he will return one day. As sure as the rivers reach the seas, back in his arms again she'll be." - Over the Hills and far away, Gary Moore
"So many people have come and gone, their faces fade as the years go by. Yet I still recall as I wander on, as clear as the sun in the summer sky" - More than a feeling, Boston
"So many people have come and gone, their faces fade as the years go by. Yet I still recall as I wander on, as clear as the sun in the summer sky" - More than a feeling, Boston