Problematic screws for new gate

[lord_tink_fist]

Hello all. I'm trying to replace the gate to my garden. It's only a small one (about 120x100mm). The problem I'm having is that I seem to be unable to unscrew the hinges. No matter how hard I try they just won't budge. Is there any tips that can help? Any solution or method of unscrewing stiff screws? It's not like they're rusty either, just solid!

 

[big-all]

wd 40 allow time to work

clear out the slot or star make shure you have the correct bit it should be a tight fit and stay in the screw unaided although this is unlikly on rusted old screws but you get the idea

most star wood screws are pozi[pz] NOTphilips

locate the screwdriver[or the bit] on the screw give a few good taps with a hammer
start by tightening a few mm then remove

 

[HandyHands]

If you've access to an electric drill/driver, stick it on torque setting - should do the job as long as you haven't mashed the heads.

 

[nstreet]

If they are countersunk, drill out the heads and remove the hinge. Use mole grips on the shanks to twist out the rest.

 

[noseall]

agree with big-all, a smart tap on the end of an old screwdriver usually works. it jolts the thread creating space.

 

[Trazor]

Further to big-all and noseall,s replies.

You can buy screwdrivers with a hexagon shape just below the handle, which you can use a spanner on...gives more leverage.

Alternately if you have a socket set, you can buy the correct bit to fit your rachet....Again more leverage.

In both instances it would help if you can get a friend to firmly push on the screwdriver or a bit of wood on the rachet, while you turn them.

If everything fails, use the method suggested by nstreet

 

[Thermo]

if none of those work and they usually do, apply some heat to it

 

[lord_tink_fist]

Great, thanks all! Looks like I'm going to be busy on Sunday