SCREWED

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Trying to replace an old DIY work top. Problem is the flat head screws at the back, screwed into the underside of the old worktop are sunk into the frame by 1cm and jambed. I cannot get any leverage as I am working upside down with no room to see what I am doing as the width is restricted to less than 40cm between two supports. I have got a couple out just by feeling for the slot and stretching underneath but I can only put very limited pressure on the screw and WD 40 will only drip off and no room to swing a hammer to loose it.

I am screwed as they say.
 
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Take a drill to the wood where they are sunk in to give you better access.

Failing that, drill the bolt heads off.

Failing that just have to wreck it and make good after
 
Wreck it is my favourite, the way I feel but I am trying not to damage the worktop as it 2m long and I can sell it. I think I will try drill around it first but have to be careful as the timber supports the back of the worktop.
 
Wreck it is my favourite, the way I feel but I am trying not to damage the worktop as it 2m long and I can sell it. I think I will try drill around it first but have to be careful as the timber supports the back of the worktop.
Second hand 2m worktop pretty worthless .
 
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Crowbar, circular saw, angle grinder if brackets are there, sledgehammer, mini digger as last resort. The mini digger thro the wall from next door would be my favourite
 
They rent mini diggers that can go through standard 30 inch doors, but I prefer your idea to go through the wall next door.
After all, a proper jcb shoud be able to remove that worktop...
 
Then forget the screws on the batten. Bar it off the wall, flip it over and remove the screws at your leisure. Then repair the wall...
 

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