For those hard to remove screws, (like the ones in door hinges). I went to everyone’s favorite Tool store Harbor Freight and picked up a Super Duty Air Hammer with chisels item # 47868-3VGA $14.99. I then ground one of the chisels to fit the flat head screw that I needed to remove. On this one I just take a crescent wrench to the flat surface of the chisel and use it to turn the screw loose. I then cut one of the chisels (the pointed one) and a Phillips head screw driver and weld as so. You could also weld a socket addapter and use a socket to break nuts and bolts loose this way. Hook up to the air hammer and pull trigger and turn handle screws come out. It is best to spray parts with WD-40 or PB the night before to help break down any rust, and help free up the screws. When I removed my door hinges from my 50 Ford, I only had two that had to be drilled. Works great.
Yea, that was my old way and worked great, but Home Land Security jumped all over me for it. So had to find a new way.
Good ideas all. To help the tool (screwdriver heads too) grip,I dip them in Blue Loctite.That helps to keep them from slipping out while torquing them.
if your talking about "clutch head" screws they sell bits to fit them. a little heat and the right tool sure helps.
This is the single most useful tip I've ever taken from the HAMB. Everybody in the hobby has to fight with stuck screws at some point. After Samiyam posted it originally, I started removing screws from my model A Tudor. Broke the heads off about four screws, then built the tool, and using it, all the rest backed out beautifully! Anarchy, I'm glad you brought it back up. The simple ideas are often the best! Ralph
I made one of these the other day, used a cheap socket so I can swap out the tips , I'm not sure why like I'm gonna need ot use it every day and tear up bits but just in case LOL
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