Removing Screws

Snowjob · **Joined:** Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:35 am

Does anyone have any tips on removing stripped screws? I checked out the guide (http://wiki.joecustoms.com/wiki/Remove_a_Screw) but unfortunately most of the pictures that show up on my computer are the comedic intro and not the actual nuts and bolts of the opperation.

roguetiger · **Posted:** Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:22 pm

Try reading viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9479 there's some hints in that thread.

nova · **Posted:** Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:58 pm

I've got no problems seeing them at the JC wicki...and they're still live in my photobucket account.

Let me know if you're not able to see any of these.

Snowjob · **Joined:** Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:35 am

Thanks for the responses guys, I'll get to work on my figures this week.

Nova - the repost in this thread comes in great. (awesome job btw) Not sure why I only half come in for me when im on the Wiki site.

remster_9 · **Joined:** Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:52 pm **Location:** France

Python Viper wrote:

Yeah, you are going to need a dremel. But be careful about overheating the screw, it will melt the surrounding plastic. I fill a sink with a few inches of water and hold the part just under the surface as I drill out the screw. The water dissapates the heat so your part wont melt.

If you dont have a dremel but will be at the con, bring those figs, I am sure someone can hook you up with a dremel.

A dremel is only 30 or 40 bucks.

Same problem for me, I have a few stripped screws I'd like removed, but I can't seem to do it without melting the plastic around them. However I don't think it would be too safe to bring an electrical device that close to water...

This probably works for wireless/cordless devices, but how do you proceed with this when you're using a dremel with a plug?

Thanks in advance!

PS: sorry everyone for the double post as I already posted this in this thread, http://www.joecustoms.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9479 but I thought it belonged more to the General Customizing section

nova · **Posted:** Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:18 pm

They make sprays and things like that for drilling in metal...or use a small container of water...somthing like a Dixie cup...just big enough to slightly submerge the part.

I think the better option is to do it slowly...part of the reason I recommend using a Drill is because you get more torque at the lower speeds...the lowest settings on a Dremel are already faster than you'll need and only cause added friction.

remster_9 · **Joined:** Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:52 pm **Location:** France

nova wrote:

They make sprays and things like that for drilling in metal...or use a small container of water...somthing like a Dixie cup...just big enough to slightly submerge the part.

I think the better option is to do it slowly...part of the reason I recommend using a Drill is because you get more torque at the lower speeds...the lowest settings on a Dremel are already faster than you'll need and only cause added friction.

Thanks for the suggestion Nova!

Don't you think there is a risk of electrical shock and potential damage to the dremel if there is any direct contact with water? That's also a source of concern for me :-/

roguetiger · **Posted:** Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:15 pm

remster_9 wrote:

nova wrote:

They make sprays and things like that for drilling in metal...or use a small container of water...somthing like a Dixie cup...just big enough to slightly submerge the part.

I think the better option is to do it slowly...part of the reason I recommend using a Drill is because you get more torque at the lower speeds...the lowest settings on a Dremel are already faster than you'll need and only cause added friction.

Thanks for the suggestion Nova!

Don't you think there is a risk of electrical shock and potential damage to the dremel if there is any direct contact with water? That's also a source of concern for me :-/

If you put just the BIT itself into the water there shouldn't be any prob. If you have a cordless drill use it instead.

remster_9 · **Joined:** Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:52 pm **Location:** France

roguetiger wrote:

remster_9 wrote:

nova wrote:

They make sprays and things like that for drilling in metal...or use a small container of water...somthing like a Dixie cup...just big enough to slightly submerge the part.

I think the better option is to do it slowly...part of the reason I recommend using a Drill is because you get more torque at the lower speeds...the lowest settings on a Dremel are already faster than you'll need and only cause added friction.

Thanks for the suggestion Nova!

Don't you think there is a risk of electrical shock and potential damage to the dremel if there is any direct contact with water? That's also a source of concern for me :-/

If you put just the BIT itself into the water there shouldn't be any prob. If you have a cordless drill use it instead.

Cool stuff... I'll give it a try then. Not without fear - this would probably crack the top 10 most stupid deaths ever though. I'm all about glory ;-)

yjagg · **Posted:** Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:34 am

Back in a previous life I was an Optician - we had a tool called a screw extractor unlike a regular phillips or flat head it had a jagged head that would get a bite and - most of the Optical screw drivers had it so you could swap out the heads - Sadler was the name of the company I belive and there is a also a company called Frannel Optical (located in FL) a distributor that sells smaller orders.

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