Keggers Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I'm in the process of replacing all my carbide cutters on my 15" helical planer. One of the screws just won't come out and I've messed up the stars on the head of the screw to the point that my torx bit won't work. The good thing is that it's the one on one of the ends and doesn't see as much action. Any suggestions on how to remove this screw is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Normally, I would say a drill bit and an easy out but, I've seen some advertising for some new bit designed for this purpose.. I don't recall what it was called.. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Sure enough, a quick Amazon search and they popped right up.. https://www.amazon.com/Extractor-Stripped-HassleFree-Hardness-63-65hrc/dp/B08L99XWTY/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=USMVRGGF3LQN&dchild=1&keywords=screw+remover+and+extractor&qid=1605895021&sprefix=screw+re%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFLTzg0MzFCMVVZOTEmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMzc2NTlTREhCSldTTjIyTFQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDI5MDIzOTFUTURRTko1OVRFWEQmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Thanks, Kev! I really appreciate your effort! I didn't know what to really search for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Keggers said: Thanks, Kev! I really appreciate your effort! I didn't know what to really search for. Happy to help! I've never used that product so, if that's what you use I'd love to see a review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwacked Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I dont have that set, but I do have another, I think from Bosch? Maybe? The 2-3 times I have had to use them, they have worked super easy and no hassle. Assuming most are the same so you should have a pretty good experience with those as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 6 hours ago, Kev said: Sure enough, a quick Amazon search and they popped right up.. https://www.amazon.com/Extractor-Stripped-HassleFree-Hardness-63-65hrc/dp/B08L99XWTY/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=USMVRGGF3LQN&dchild=1&keywords=screw+remover+and+extractor&qid=1605895021&sprefix=screw+re%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFLTzg0MzFCMVVZOTEmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMzc2NTlTREhCSldTTjIyTFQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDI5MDIzOTFUTURRTko1OVRFWEQmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl At that price, I ordered me one. Now to try and put it where I can remember when I need it. Things like this need to go into a reference book, similar to the Dewey Decimal System! Like right now, I don’t remember where I put my Locktite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 You could start your own thread. 2 title suggestions. 1) Where on earth did Coop put it 2) I’m old and can’t remember where I put S**t. ?? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I’ve used bits like that before. Had good luck with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmize Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Sounds like they must have gotten better. The last set I bought was 10 years or more ago an they were crap. I don’t remember the brand but it was whatever was being advertised a bunch at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 16 minutes ago, Tmize said: Sounds like they must have gotten better. The last set I bought was 10 years or more ago an they were crap. I don’t remember the brand but it was whatever was being advertised a bunch at the time. Weren’t they gator bits or something like that. For some reason I also have “ez out” stuck in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmize Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Gator sounds familiar 2 minutes ago, Jamie said: Weren’t they gator bits or something like that. For some reason I also have “ez out” stuck in my head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Well, to my surprise, I was able to get ALL of the torx screws out without any new purchases. I sprayed some WD40 on the screw that was giving me fits and amazingly it came out after some slight tapping on the torx bit. I have all new cutters in my 15" planer now and it cuts like it did when it was new. Thanks everyone for the responses. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Good to hear. Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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