Help remove screw

[PoohBEAR]

help me!!! how can i remove a stuborn screw that is holding the radio? i've tried lubrication, heating...now the screw head is beyond using my driver.....any suggestion?

 

[DutchBlackNsx]

Ha!, had the same problem, with the same screw! I can't believe how tight some of these screws are in.
I used a pair of locking pliers, which i had to put on with very high force.
It then came out pretty easy (duh).

Mich

 

[KellyJoe]

Originally posted by yellowpad:
help me!!! how can i remove a stuborn screw that is holding the radio? i've tried lubrication, heating...now the screw head is beyond using my driver.....any suggestion?

This might sound crazy but it really works. That is if the head of the screw isn't totally worn out. Get the largest bit screwdriver that will fit into the screw, wet the end of it (screwdriver) with water or whatever you might have handy, stick tip into small jar of baby powder, flour, fine dirt, etc. You now have a screwdriver covered in powder which acts to grip the screw and aid in backing it out. Honest it works. Old Army helicopter maintenance trick.

Good luck!

 

[PoohBEAR]

guys...thanks for the tip. i got i off now...sounds extreme, but a goooood old hammer and chisel did the trick!!

don't hate me for doing that guys.

 

[KODIAC]

Originally posted by KellyJoe:
This might sound crazy but it really works. That is if the head of the screw isn't totally worn out. Get the largest bit screwdriver that will fit into the screw, wet the end of it (screwdriver) with water or whatever you might have handy, stick tip into small jar of baby powder, flour, fine dirt, etc. You now have a screwdriver covered in powder which acts to grip the screw and aid in backing it out. Honest it works. Old Army helicopter maintenance trick.

Good luck!

I like this tip, I am definatly going to try this next time i got a B!tch Screw....

It's kinda like chalking your pool cue...

thanks for the Govt. Insight....