On 9/2/2018 1:27 PM, Larry Kraus wrote:
On 9/2/2018 10:21 AM, Dick Snyder wrote:
Without going into a lot of detail, I have to remove about 200
stainless steel trim head screws from a deck made of Cambara. When I
have used my power drill in the past, the heads have broken off
because the stainless steel is soft. If I grip my T-10 bitÂ* in aÂ* vice
grip, I can slowly ease the #8 x 2 1/2" screws out but I am hoping to
find a faster solution. The base of the T-10 bit will not fit in any
of my english or metric sockets (just a hair lose in 1/4" and too
tight in 7/32"). I wish when my dad died 30 years ago that I had taken
the brace from his tool collection but I not. The ideal tool would be
a 3 jaw reversible ratchet brace but they are expensive. I can't find
a neighbor that has a brace. Does anyone have a better idea than my
vice grip?

TIA.

Dick Snyder
Souothborough, MA


Get a T-10 bit with a standard 1/4" base. Or shim the one you have.
This is a good idea. I am replacing the deck boards but am unable to cut
off anything below. If I can get t-10 with a standards base, I would be
able to use my stanard socket wrench which will get the job done quickly.

Thanks.

Dick