Has anyone found a tool or something that can remove the bottom screw on a 40s style SS? It kind of looks like an inverted phillips head. I can make something custom, but would prefer not to.
Ben
Ben
40s style SS disssembly
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Huh, that is something. I look forward to seeing the answers you get.
I fooled with a few C-ring pliers and was able to loosen one screw, but ultimately, I ground the tip of an old slotted-head screwdriver into a sharp "V" and it works like a charm.
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That was going to be my approach too. I'll give it a whirl.
Yeah, I have a modified screwdriver i use myself.
Just remember that the threads on the superspeeds are left handed. You turn clockwise to unscrew and counterclockwise to tighten.
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Just remember that the threads on the superspeeds are left handed. You turn clockwise to unscrew and counterclockwise to tighten.
(not my picture)
give this site a try it lists different screw head types i am guessing it may be a spanner type
http://resources.tannerbolt.com/articles/what-type-of-screw-is-this/
http://resources.tannerbolt.com/articles/what-type-of-screw-is-this/
The spanner would work.
Only problem is a 1/4 inch hex bit isn't going to fit down the handle of a Super Speed let alone the bit holder.
BTW. Than a picture of my modified screwdriver, note that the sides of the head have been ground so that it will fit down inside the handle.
With a cheap screwdriver you could also use a file if you don't have a bench grinder.
Besides the inverted vee the tip needs to be thinned as the slots are rather narrow.
I got frustrated with the same problem and tried a couple of different things and then took a phillips head screw driver and ground it out and it works perfectly now.
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Nice work, but most guys aren't capable of modding a Phillips like that but could notch a straight blade screwdriver.
BTW. what method did you use to grind the tip?
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Wow, talk about positive engagement! Abrasive disc?
I used a dremel and several different bits and some patience. The hardest part was getting it started. Then it was just matter grinding and testing. It grips well but I almost always forget that those screws are reverse threads and look like an idiot when I turn it in the correct direction.
if you have a frys or other gek type superstor check there tools section and you might be able to find a micro screwdriver with a spanner head
this kit might work but i don't have the kit or a SS to really look at the screw to know.
