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2021-01-18 Thread Jeff Nelson via CnC-List
Yes, I have one and comes in handy a lot of times.  You can get the adapters at lee valley: https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/drills/100081-brace-drivers-for-screws-and-sockets?item=50J6105 They also make a socket driver attachment. On 2021-01-18 6:04 p.m., Don Newman via CnC

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2021-01-18 Thread John Irvin via CnC-List
Good advice Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2021, at 5:05 PM, Don Newman via CnC-List wrote:  Try the old timer's trick. A brace and Bit. You can apply a great deal of force to prevent the bit from jumping out and at the same time a lot of rotational force. On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:11 AM

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2021-01-18 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Try the old timer's trick. A brace and Bit. You can apply a great deal of force to prevent the bit from jumping out and at the same time a lot of rotational force. On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:11 AM Robert Abbott via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Adam > > SS screws in aluminum are pro

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2021-01-15 Thread Rod Stright via CnC-List
Wow more than 30 emails on removing a screw. From: Adam Hayden via CnC-List Sent: January-15-21 7:40 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Adam Hayden Subject: Stus-List Re: Screw removal Hey everyone Thanks for all the advice and suggestions. I have added some new tools (thanks Dennis

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2021-01-15 Thread Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Friday, January 15, 2021 3:43 PM To: Stus-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER<mailto:cscheaf...@comcast.net> Subject: Stus-List Re: Screw removal Yes. Screws coated with Lanacote come right out. Maybe I'm the only

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2021-01-15 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
Yes. Screws coated with Lanacote come right out. Maybe I'm the only lister using Lanacote? All the other list comments seem to prefer TefGel. I bought some of that, but when I had to choose, I chose Lanacote because of past experiences. I can't say LanaCote is better than Tef Gel, cause I n

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2021-01-15 Thread Adam Hayden via CnC-List
Hey everyone Thanks for all the advice and suggestions. I have added some new tools (thanks Dennis). I especially appreciated the comment just heat the shit out of it. 😀 Still working at it. 1 has come out. Can really focus on it this weekend Adam Thanks to all of the subscribers that co

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2021-01-15 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
-list.com] Sent: Friday, January 15, 2021 1:26 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: schiller Subject: Stus-List Re: Screw removal When I was designing missiles and bombs, we used a polyimide epoxy primer on stainless screws in aluminum. It acted both as a barrier coat (faying surface sealer) and a

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2021-01-15 Thread schiller via CnC-List
When I was designing missiles and bombs, we used a polyimide epoxy primer on stainless screws in aluminum.  It acted both as a barrier coat (faying surface sealer) and a thread locker.  It worked well in products that had a 30 year storage life requirement.  Loctite also makes faying surface se

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2021-01-15 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Have you tried to remove a screw you put in 12 years ago using this stuff On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 5:29 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I stick the stainless screws into a tub of Lanacote before assembly into > aluminum and avoid corrosion. The same $7 tub has

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2021-01-14 Thread Charlie Nelson via CnC-List
+1 on drilling out the screws and remounting the bracket slightly up or down from its original position--why go to all the trouble of using the old holes? IMHO, we DIYers (myself included!) spend way too much time/money/energy trying to save/rejuvenate/repair something that is quicker/cheaper/eas

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2021-01-14 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
I stick the stainless screws into a tub of Lanacote before assembly into aluminum and avoid corrosion. The same $7 tub has served for eighteen years. I keep one on the boat and another at home. It's now $12 but far cheaper than TefGel. https://store.offshorespars.com/products/lanocote-corros

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2021-01-14 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
This is a spreader attachment to the mast. If the screws are Phillips or Robertson heads use the centres to drill the ss scree out get a real good bit. You’re gonna have to clean up the treads with a tap so might as well drill a little bigger to get fresh metal then tap to a bigger fastener. Not th

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2021-01-14 Thread John Irvin via CnC-List
t.com> Cc: Alan Liles<mailto:lilesal...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Screw removal I have found, when using heat, I first heat the screw very hot, then squirt water on it to cool it rapidly. It seems the shock of rapid temperature change breaks the bond. I have been consistently imp

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2021-01-14 Thread Alan Liles via CnC-List
I have found, when using heat, I first heat the screw very hot, then squirt water on it to cool it rapidly. It seems the shock of rapid temperature change breaks the bond. I have been consistently impressed by my 1/4” impact driver. It pops out fasteners that look corroded and seized quite easi

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2021-01-14 Thread Chris Riedinger via CnC-List
Anti seize in dissimilar metals will be worse than nothing at all. Tefgel if installing stainless fasteners in aluminum Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -

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2021-01-14 Thread Chris Riedinger via CnC-List
I'll fifth the impact. But only if the threads are clean and no corrosion on the fasteners (because they'll just break) Otherwise, heat is more your friend. And heat the shit out of it. Map torch, oxy/acetylene, etc Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the co

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2021-01-14 Thread Blair Clark via CnC-List
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2021-01-14 Thread ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List
Adam: I replaced my mast last year, and I have the spreaders which might fit your boat. They are in decent condition, and if they fit your mast, you won't have to remove the bases. If you think you might be interested, I can send you pictures. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, O

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2021-01-14 Thread James Hesketh via CnC-List
Hello > > I am in the process of ordering new spreaders and the supplier asked to > send the old bases so the holes can be properly aligned. > > The spreader bases are attached by screws. I have soaked with penetrating > oil this evening and will soak over night. I will bring a torch over > tomor

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2021-01-14 Thread Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List
Another trick is to use some valve grinding compound on the driver bit. This will help in not stripping out the screw head. Doug Mountjoysv Rebecca Leah C&C Landfall 39Port Orchard yacht club Original message From: Adam Hayden via CnC-List Date: 1/14/21 06:29 (GMT-05:00) To:

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2021-01-14 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
or this: https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-Impact-Driver-8-Inch-CMMT14104/dp/B07R96M9VW/ref=sr_1_9?crid=224QLOJ7DHJJH&dchild=1&keywords=impact+driver&qid=1610640081&sprefix=impact+driver%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-9 Joel On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 10:44 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

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2021-01-14 Thread Richard Bush via CnC-List
nnis C. Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2021 10:43 am Subject: Stus-List Re: Screw removal Good spot for one of these: https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-85035-35-MicroDriver-Set/dp/B0062FSAVI Whereas I prefer an impact driver, this driver might also work.  Has a nice selection of bits.  Select the proper

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2021-01-14 Thread Dave S via CnC-List
I have used an old school impact driver (the kind you hit with a hammer) with success in this situation. Heat, penetrating oil, and patience as well. Dave. 33-2 Windstar Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2021, at 10:44 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Good spot for one of these:

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2021-01-14 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Good spot for one of these: https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-85035-35-MicroDriver-Set/dp/B0062FSAVI Whereas I prefer an impact driver, this driver might also work. Has a nice selection of bits. Select the proper size Phillips, place it in the slots, apply loosening pressure and whack it with a

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2021-01-14 Thread Debbie Jeffcoatt via CnC-List
we removed ours yesterday from 1984 C&C37 by inserting large phillips screwdriver bit tightly into head of screw, hitting it with a hammer (vertically into the mast) to help break the corrosion seal and at the same time using a vice-grip to apply turning pressure (CCW). It took a long time for my w

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2021-01-14 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:41 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: WILLIAM WALKER Subject: Stus-List Re: Screw removal I agree with Jeff, likely will be unable to reuse the threaded holes, but I bet the impact driver will remove. I have then drilled, tapped and installed slightly larger

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2021-01-14 Thread WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List
-list Cc: Jeff Nelson Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2021 07:50 AM Subject: Stus-List Re: Screw removal If those are stainless steel screws in Aluminum without any protection, they've likely welded/corroded themselves to the aluminum.  You will likely only get them out with a drill.  You will then

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2021-01-14 Thread WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List
Get an impact drill driver with the right size bit and likely will not have problem.Bill Walker C&C 36Pentwater, Mi. -Original Message- From: Adam Hayden via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Adam Hayden Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2021 06:29 AM Subject: Stus-List Screw removal Hello I

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2021-01-14 Thread Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List
I've got to agree with Jeff on this one, though certainly try soaking the screws in penetrating oil, applying heat to the surrounding area and using an impact hammer. Realistically, they are probably fused. Bruce Whitmore 1994 C&C 37/40+ "Astralis" Madeira Beach, FL (847) 404-5092 On Thu, Jan

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2021-01-14 Thread Jeff Nelson via CnC-List
If those are stainless steel screws in Aluminum without any protection, they've likely welded/corroded themselves to the aluminum.  You will likely only get them out with a drill.  You will then have to re-tap the holes, or use a threaded insert to remount your spreader.  If you do get them off,

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2021-01-14 Thread Richard Gotthardt via CnC-List
https://www.harborfreight.com/impact-screwdriver-set-with-case-37530.html On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 5:41 AM Graham Collins via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Impact driver. > > Graham Collins > Secret Plans > C&C 35-III #11 > > On 2021-01-14 7:29 a.m., Adam Hayden via CnC-List wrote: >

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2021-01-14 Thread Graham Collins via CnC-List
Impact driver. Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2021-01-14 7:29 a.m., Adam Hayden via CnC-List wrote: Hello I am in the process of ordering new spreaders and the supplier asked to send the old bases so the holes can be properly aligned. The spreader bases are attached by screw