There's also some liquid chemical that solidifies just enough for you to insert the tool and form a bond around the screw - I have it but haven't tried it. Best George --- Donn Haven Lathrop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>To summarise, the top of the centre screw is > TOTALLY worn out and I > cannot get ANY tool to grip and turn. It's basically > a circular hole > in the screw.<< > > I'm not thinking... > > Most small engine repair shops have left-hand fluted > drills--I used to, > but sold 'em when I sold the shop. > > The idea is that you use a variable speed drill set > to run "backwards", > press the drill into the recess in the head of the > screw, and slowly > press the drill trigger. The screw will usually > back out. > > They can also be used in a pin vise (hand-held drill > holder), but the > drill is easier to use--more torque and what-all. >
===== "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself." Quoted from St Luke, 10:27. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
