what is the best way to drop out a threaded screw?
So I've got some rusty old floor screws that I can't loosen with a Phillips head (they're old, so I'm betting it's not posidrv). The notches are all rusted and it hardly bites at all.
If I drill them out, I know I'm in for a hard time but am I better off going for a really fast rotation or slower?
And should I start with a narrow drill bit and work my way up (historically I've broken a few doing this in the past) or just begin at the intended diameter?
Yes, in fact I do work with computers - isn't it obvious?
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So I'm going to assume wood floors? I'm going to note I am not a wood worker but an industrial maintenance mechanic. If you were going to drill it out I would use a left handed drill bit and a small screw extractor. I personally would see if I could find purchase with pliers, or I would weld a bit of steel onto the screw, let it cool down and go to town with a cordless drill using the welded metal as a bit for the drills chuck.
I've only been on Lemmy for about a week and have never really used social media before, if you could add a picture I'm sure that would help.
If nothing else I believe in you and have nothing but faith in you when you start battling this screw.
I am sorry for the grammar and punctuation, I was homeschooled and not very well, I'm trying to learn but I'm very slow at learning my writing skills.
Welding would scorch the wood around it. And possibly the subfloor. Or whatever the material was
No need to apologise for those writing skills. You write extremely well.
Thanks! If the worst is drilling through it and making a mess, that's kind of ok
Seconding the other chap. There is nothing wrong with your writing. It's a pleasure to read. Keep on writing, tinkering and giving solid advice!