Pleased its helpful and best of luck. A good Dremmel tool will go a long way. I used the RF-3C bit listed here: www.permagrit.com/small-rotary-tools/ They might seem a bit pricey, but they are very durable - providing you don't try extensive metal-grinding with them.
Hi clive, even with a impact driver (100 NM torque) I struggle.. I'm gonna try the dremel trick and perhaps the screw grab. I don't understand why 'professionals' are still screwing ;) things this badly. Best video I have seen about this issue, Thank you.
Had to replace six boards myself and used a similar method, still a laborious job when you have ten screws per board spending at least five mins per board on each screw! 😭
Clive, Thanks for the video...I found it very helpful for removing my deck boards! Quick question: which dremel accessory bit were you using to polish/reach the screw head?
Hey Rob, thanks for your feedback/comments and sorry for the delay in replying. I used the RF-3C 11mm diameter rotary drum coarse tool bit found on this page: www.permagrit.com/small-rotary-tools/ They might be pricier than the cheaper tools you can get - but Perma-Grit are fantastic/last forever (unless you grind metal all day of course) PS: whilst the arbour shaft is 3.1mm, the diameter of the bit is ~11mm and I used some short lengths of 10mm wood dowel to plug up the holes after the boards were replaced
Well tricky. I think i'd resort to 'eazi-outs' but they require the drilling of a hole - www.amazon.co.uk/Extractor-Upgraded-Version-Diyife-Stripped/dp/B08PD1G9F1/ref=asc_df_B08PD1G9F1/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=480529754521&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16427141828828478986&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007201&hvtargid=pla-1109557683043&th=1 Or mole-grips if there is at least an end you can grip onto. Or grind the head off using a dremel tool and then put a new screw in somewhere else. on re-fitting? Or try this link - this guy has some really good techniques to try: th-cam.com/video/_mTFQbaT3Zc/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=UltimateHandyman
Hi Paolo, actually the extraction preserved the screws so i was able to re-use them. I think as a precaution i'd rub furniture wax onto new or replaced screws to aid the insertion and future extraction by avoid corrosion/re-sticking to the wood.
@@paolomh113 Hi Paolo, those Torx screws are just great - though as you say - can be a bit pricey. It's a very good suggestion in the Decking board context - and I fully recommend them generally as a replacement of Phillips or Posidrive screws (for just about any application). A bit of bees or general furniture-polishing wax on the heads as you fit them, might reduce the potential for corrosion and thereby make future removal easier.
I'll have to try your suggestions. Thanks, John, Indiana
I signed in just to like this post - to the point, funny and helpful!
Thanks for that. I've got a right job on with removing decking boards this weekend. I'm dreading it a little less now!
Pleased its helpful and best of luck. A good Dremmel tool will go a long way. I used the RF-3C bit listed here: www.permagrit.com/small-rotary-tools/ They might seem a bit pricey, but they are very durable - providing you don't try extensive metal-grinding with them.
Great tips. Many thanks! 👍😊
Thank you, excellent work around,and kind of you to share
Thanks William, pleased to hear its been helpful.
Hi clive, even with a impact driver (100 NM torque) I struggle.. I'm gonna try the dremel trick and perhaps the screw grab. I don't understand why 'professionals' are still screwing ;) things this badly. Best video I have seen about this issue, Thank you.
Paolo Mh Thanks for your comments
On separate subject: is your patio roof attached physically to the house wall? Did you need council approval for this?
A close up on the dremel bit would have been nice.
Agree, I will try harder next time. I bough mine from here:
www.permagrit.com/small-rotary-tools/
And that paste is brilliant stuff!
Had to replace six boards myself and used a similar method, still a laborious job when you have ten screws per board spending at least five mins per board on each screw! 😭
Clive,
Thanks for the video...I found it very helpful for removing my deck boards! Quick question: which dremel accessory bit were you using to polish/reach the screw head?
Hey Rob, thanks for your feedback/comments and sorry for the delay in replying. I used the RF-3C 11mm diameter rotary drum coarse tool bit found on this page:
www.permagrit.com/small-rotary-tools/
They might be pricier than the cheaper tools you can get - but Perma-Grit are fantastic/last forever (unless you grind metal all day of course)
PS: whilst the arbour shaft is 3.1mm, the diameter of the bit is ~11mm and I used some short lengths of 10mm wood dowel to plug up the holes after the boards were replaced
Any tips for when the screw heads are completely knackered!? 😄
Well tricky. I think i'd resort to 'eazi-outs' but they require the drilling of a hole - www.amazon.co.uk/Extractor-Upgraded-Version-Diyife-Stripped/dp/B08PD1G9F1/ref=asc_df_B08PD1G9F1/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=480529754521&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16427141828828478986&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007201&hvtargid=pla-1109557683043&th=1
Or mole-grips if there is at least an end you can grip onto. Or grind the head off using a dremel tool and then put a new screw in somewhere else. on re-fitting?
Or try this link - this guy has some really good techniques to try:
th-cam.com/video/_mTFQbaT3Zc/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=UltimateHandyman
Worked excellent thanks !
Dj Fizzy - thanks for your comments and glad it worked OK
Hi Clive, what screw type did you or will you use as a replacement?
Hi Paolo, actually the extraction preserved the screws so i was able to re-use them. I think as a precaution i'd rub furniture wax onto new or replaced screws to aid the insertion and future extraction by avoid corrosion/re-sticking to the wood.
Thx Clive, I'm about to buy Torx recess screws as a replacement.. a bit more expensive but it could well worth it, any comments?
@@paolomh113 Hi Paolo, those Torx screws are just great - though as you say - can be a bit pricey. It's a very good suggestion in the Decking board context - and I fully recommend them generally as a replacement of Phillips or Posidrive screws (for just about any application). A bit of bees or general furniture-polishing wax on the heads as you fit them, might reduce the potential for corrosion and thereby make future removal easier.
Why not use a cordless drill or impact drive?
Sure - try it and report back