Comments on: Whats the best way to go about removeing a frozen screw?

By: CousinJim

CousinJim — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:13:57 +0000

1. Vibrate them–try using an ultrasonic cleaning tank, or
2. Vibrate at a higher frequency: HEAT THEM. The two dissimilar metals have two different coefficients of expansion, and when heated, will rupture their bond.
3. Finally, drill it out, using the Sears Craftsman Lefthand Screw removing tool.

By: sb r

sb r — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:13:57 +0000

use wd40 it will help u remove the screw

By: C J

C J — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:13:57 +0000

If you’ve worked on them really hard, chances are the heads are stripped out anyway.

You’ve used penetrating oil, which is a good thing. So at least the threads have been soaked.

You can take a metal file, and file the edges of the screw heads into a hex shape. Then take a pair of Vice Grips, grasp the flats of the screw head, lock the grips and attempt to turn the screws out. Surely these things aren’t torqued in that tight. With the Vice Grips, that ought to give you enough grip and leverage to turn them out.

The only other alternative would be to drill through the screw heads, insert an "easy out" and back them out.

Best of luck to you.

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:13:57 +0000

Another thing to think about is you can cut a line in the top of the screws and use a flathead screwdriver.

By: grasshopper

grasshopper — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:13:57 +0000

Ya Need to drill them out, then use a tap and dye to create a new thread for new screws.

By: AEEA Certified TechMG

AEEA Certified TechMG — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:13:57 +0000

get the right size screw driver. often people dont try to acdtually use a bit bigger screwdriver and gives more umph on the head. tap it with a hammer. and if its cold out move the thing into a warm area. could be just frozen with moisture and dirt.

By: Jocko

Jocko — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:13:57 +0000

It looks like you may or may not have the scerew driver slots in the heads stripped out. If they are not stripped out and are either phillips heads or flat blade screwdriver heads try this. It worked gret for me when I rebult an old player piano. I have one of the sort of old antique style what is called a bit and brace used mainly for drilling years ago but also used with screwdriver attachments. Use the right size screw driver attachment in the so called brace and this tool allows you to get a trmendous amount of pressure on the screw head which in turn keeps the screwdriver from slippin out and damaging the screw slot. You will be surprised at what the pressure will do for you as you actualy push with your chest on the tool. Let me know if this is helpful.

By: gary w

gary w — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:13:57 +0000

use an impact screwdriver. if that dont work, thaw for 2 hrs. first