Quote from: hedgehog88 on December 20, 2012, 07:47:08 PM
weedahoe and john,

Thanks for the ideas on the filing of a phillip screw driver and dremmel slot option to removing the screw. Saved me 24.99.

Yes it does work IF you have a nice big flat screwdriver that crosses the entire screw.  The other thing is to make as straight a cut as possible.  Now that you know the trick, it will save your bacon in all sorts of applications.  Weedahoe does a lot of mechanic work too.  We aren't kidding when we suggest a manual impact driver.  For the $6 it should be in your toolbox.  The Harbor freight one works just fine and is cheaper than dirt.

Quote from: john on December 28, 2012, 08:51:53 AM

Quote from: hedgehog88 on December 20, 2012, 07:47:08 PM
weedahoe and john,

Thanks for the ideas on the filing of a phillip screw driver and dremmel slot option to removing the screw. Saved me 24.99.

Yes it does work IF you have a nice big flat screwdriver that crosses the entire screw.  The other thing is to make as straight a cut as possible.  Now that you know the trick, it will save your bacon in all sorts of applications.  Weedahoe does a lot of mechanic work too.  We aren't kidding when we suggest a manual impact driver.  For the $6 it should be in your toolbox.  The Harbor freight one works just fine and is cheaper than dirt.

+1
I get called to workstations all the time where a technician has stripped out a socket head cap screw and often use this technique. I've found that a hacksaw blade is the perfect size if you don't want/have a dremel. I can't use the manual impact driver due to what it is i'm working on but they do work quite well and should be in every tool box