[Rick5472]

I am replacing the horizontal deck boards on my 12x12 deck. I have square drive screws in there now however, when I went to remove them either the screw head stripped or the screw broke off. I plan to use the hex head screws if I can ever get the old broken screws out without tearing up the joists. Got any suggestions on how to remove the broken screws or stripped head screws? I can use an easy out for the stripped heads hopefully, but the broken ones I don't know how to easily remove. I saw a tool that Rockler sells (screw extractor http://www.rockler.com/screw-extractor ) but this tubular hole saw would hit the joist and not be very useful. Thanks for any info.

 

[Inner10]

You're a remodeler eh?

 

[clydebusa]

Saws all the screw under the board.

 

[m1911]

Saws all the screw under the board.

I saws them there too!:blink::blink: :laughing:

 

[clydebusa]

Ok Ok sawzall with nail/wood blade, saw between deck board and support 2x* board.

 

[Inner10]

Ok Ok sawzall with nail/wood blade, saw between deck board and support 2x* board.

You must be a remodeler as well.

 

[JT Wood]

This must be a joke.... wait April 2011?

 

[m1911]

This must be a joke.

that's what I was thinking... :blink:

 

[Inner10]

This must be a joke.... wait April 2011?

It's my second account, just pulling your leg.

 

[jaydee]

I would use the Bosch heavy duty left handed screw magnet,

 

[RobertCDF]

Tear the entire thing down and built a new deck.

 

[JT Wood]

what ever you do,
1.don't buy that screw remover thingy.
2. Don't use a ripper to cut the screws, you will wreck the blade in seconds


step 1. get the deck boards off,
step 2. drive or hammer the screw in, use a big nail bar and pull them out, grind them off, or hammer them sideways, to break the screws flush.

(The grinder is my method.)

this would be a good place to check out for basic questions like this.

http://www.diychatroom.com/




.

 

[John Hyatt]

Well I get a drill and a bit ready.

Then go to home depo and talk to the little Spanish girl in the plywood section.

She wont know anything really but she is cute as can be and I love the way she talks.

J.

 

[Tinstaafl]

Thanks for posting on ContractorTalk.com. The Moderators of this forum would prefer that you post Do It Yourself related topics on our sister site www.DIYChatroom.com

ContractorTalk.com is designed for professional contractors to discuss issues and topics related to the construction and remodeling industries. Many of our professional contractors are also members at DIYChatroom.com and are looking forward to assist you with your needs.

Please take a moment to post your question at www.DIYChatroom.com If you're not already a member of DIYChatroom.com you can sign up for a free account by going to http://www.DIYChatroom.com/register.php/

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. This thread has been closed.