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Wavedave38
Joined: 22 Aug 1997 Posts: 58
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:38 pm Post subject: Stripped power box screw |
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I need assistance on removing a stripped stainless steel screw from power box which is connected to fin .
Has anyone had this problem and how was it solved , steps would be appreciated . I am very frustrated this has occurred. First time in 30 years of windsurfing .
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20946
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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If the head is stripped, use a screw extractor from a hardware store or a bud.
If it's the barrel nut that's stripped, spin up the screw until you can just pull the screw out by hand. |
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westender
Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 1288 Location: Portland / Gorge
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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I would drill the head off the screw. Use a left hand bit and maybe it will come out before the head falls off. |
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:00 am Post subject: |
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sounds like the fin is still on the board
if it is a little loose, i would try pulling down on the fin while
pulling up on the screw with a pair of pliers all the whilst
turning the screw counter clock wise
bonne chance !! |
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rswabsin
Joined: 14 May 2000 Posts: 444 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 8:04 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like you stripped the head of screw and you simply can't get enough "bite" with any screw driver to get the screw out. Like Iso suggested - you can purchase a screw extractor bit from your hardware store or probably local auto parts store. How it works: You drill a small diameter hole into the head of the screw - the hole diameter has to be sized for the extractor bit you purchased. The bit then screws into the hole reversed thread so as you tighten the bit it actually will be backing out your stripped screw. A little patience and it works perfectly.
Good luck. |
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bred2shred
Joined: 02 May 2000 Posts: 989 Location: Jersey Shore
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Agree with the other posts - either a screw extractor or just drill off the head.
On a related note- several years ago I switched from traditional phillips head fin screws to socket head cap screws (allen head screws). I install with a T-handle allen wrench and it works great. Much better than a phillips screw driver. The socket head is less prone to stripping out and the T-handle wrench can be torqued more easily than a regular screwdriver.
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