Removing stuck fasteners
(couple extra "Special Tools" added by Criggie) |
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[[File:Sockets 003.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Damaged or frozen fastener removal sockets]]<br style="clear:both"/> | [[File:Sockets 003.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Damaged or frozen fastener removal sockets]]<br style="clear:both"/> | ||
*A rubber band placed between a stripped screwhead and a screwdriver can help get enough grip on the remaining metal. | *A rubber band placed between a stripped screwhead and a screwdriver can help get enough grip on the remaining metal. | ||
| − | *If you're removing the remains of a broken | + | *If you're removing the remains of a broken zerk fitting/grease nipple, then a cheap Philips head screwdriver can be hammered in sufficiently to grip the hollow barrel and unscrew like normal. |
===Instructions for making an impact-type screw removal tool=== | ===Instructions for making an impact-type screw removal tool=== | ||
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