When you want to be thorough, you have to take the knife apart. With the Tenacious, I used a torx driver to unscrew the scales. I have an adequate Husky set but I recommend getting something a bit better like a Wiha set. If you can’t get the knife apart, check out our guide on...
Since we have the propane torch out, we can also add candle wax to the stuck bolt threads. Apply a paraffin candle to the cool side of the nut, this will allow the paraffin (a lubricating wax) to be drawn toward the heat through the threads allowing you to unscrew the nut hopefully....
Unscrew the different derailleur parts, starting with the pulleys. Make sure you are using the right size tools for your derailleur’s screws and bolts – you’ll need a set of Allen keys, a Phillips screwdriver and a selection of combination spanners. By keeping all parts neatly...
welding a new screw to the old striped one is another option. once the job cool, slowly unscrew them. this method is useful to extract large broken screw/bolt. shasta matova from usa on december 02, 2011: this is so funny that i came here and saw this hub. i was looking at my ...
Move the plate so it aligns better with the door latch. Unscrew and screw back the strike plate. You may even have to widen the hole a bit. It’s also a good idea to redo your door finish. It will keep moisture from bending your door shape for several more years. ...
Your guide to loosening and unscrewing rusty screwsAll screws rust over time, so you will inevitably encounter stubborn screws that require a little extra work to remove from old furniture or vehicles. That reddish coating acts as a...
Use a Rubber Band to Unscrew Stripped Screws A simple and economical way to grip and remove a stripped screw Few things are more disheartening than starting a project only to realize you have to deal with a broken screw. Stripping happens when a screw sustains dama......