"Michael Horowitz" wrote in message
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I'm disassembling an alerion and am running into a lot of small steel
round headed screws that attach aluminum sheet to steel tube.

Before attempting to remove these screws, I apply PB Blaster and let
them sit 24hrs. then I ensure the screwdriver slot is clean. Then
sometimes the screw backs out nicely; other times the screwdriver
slips out, beginning the process of rounding the head.

Does anyone have a series of steps they'd care to share on removing
rusted screws? - Mike

Use a fresh replacable bit instead of "regular" screwdrivers - they grip
better and can be replaced when they wear. Set your self up so you can apply
a lot of force into the screw before you start turning - a speed handle
(looks like a "brace" (hand drill) ) lets you apply a lot of weight on the
end. For a pictu


http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Mechanics+Tools&pid=00944271000&ver tical=TOOL&subcat=Socket+Accessories&BV_UseBVCooki e=Yes
Craftsman 16 in. Speed Wrench
Sears item #00944271000 Mfr. model #44271

If the tube is reasonably solid, a hand impact driver will work real well.
You hit these with a hammer while applying a small turning force with your
hand - the trick is to not try to turn it too much. For a pictu
KD Tools SAE Impact Driver Set
Sears item #00999001000 Mfr. model #KDS1140

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?at=Mechanics+Tools&pid=00999001000&vert ical=TOOL&subcat=Automotive+Specialty+Tools&BV_Use BVCookie=Yes

Obviously, these can be found at other stores also...

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