Redneck engineering solutions needed

[M16]

Put it in the freezer. After it’s good an cold heat the outside. Metal shrinks when cold and expands when heated. If you have an air compressor you could also try blowing it out.

[db@100]

I wonder if a bullet puller would work?

This one! Or try holding the handle and slinging it like you would if you had mud in a pipe.

[cvanbrunt]

Looks like the bit twisted a little and is wedged. If you haven’t already, take the needle nose you have an see if you can get it to twist back free.


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[spidermonkey]

I’m curious along the lines of cvanbrunt as well. If the hex on the bit that is stuck is slightly smaller than the female hex it’s stuck in, and you were “tightening” it’s probably stuck/wedged across the “points” of the hex. Grab an rotate in the opposite direction as you were using it, and it should come loose. If this is in fact what it is, it’s a slightly smaller hex bit than the female hex in the tool, it’s wedged on the points in a rotation direction, it’s gonna be difficult to just pull straight out. No matter what method ya come up with. May not be it at all, just a thought. Good luck! Good Huntin, and God Bless, Rusty

[91cavgt]

All you have to do is to find a tight screw that already is installed in something, put the screwdriver on it, and quickly and firmly turn it in the opposite direction that you were doing that caused it to get stuck in the first place.

I’ve had similar things happen to me and this works every time.

[smokeless]

Use a welding rod. Tape off the edges of the screwdriver. Turn the welder on and let the rod stick to the bit. Let it cool and pull it out.

[Quackerbox]

Use a welding rod. Tape off the edges of the screwdriver. Turn the welder on and let the rod stick to the bit. Let it cool and pull it out.

"A brush fire has started in Leon county after man tried to fix a screwdriver with a welding machine. Our own Torchy Blane is on scene with live coverage. Over to you Torchy...."

"Well Bob we're here at the scene of the fire and its smells like burning quail and...oh look here comes the resident now.". "Wait, is that an elephant?!!!!..........."

[Saltyag15]

A lot of these suggestions definitely follow the title for "redneck engineering"! But there's some really smart, creative stuff in here. Hopefully something works!

[DamonJ]

I'm no help on the fix, but why does it not surprise me that you are more comfortable working with "Stubby" tools...…..

[EarleyBird]

That's what frustrating. It's not very deep. If you run your finger cross the top of the drive or you can barely feel the tip of the bit.

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That's what she said...

[Gumbo Man]

This thread has turned out just like Fishndudes “What happened” thread. Is a little closure too much to ask for? I’m running low on coffee.

[Backwoods101]

All you have to do is to find a tight screw that already is installed in something, put the screwdriver on it, and quickly and firmly turn it in the opposite direction that you were doing that caused it to get stuck in the first place.

I’ve had similar things happen to me and this works every time.

[emoji3516]


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[7sdad]

Find a long screw that matches the size of the bit and put a dab of JB Weld in the cross slot and stick it to the bit. Let it harden and pull it out.

I used this trick with super glue to get a rock out of a grandsons ear once.

[jdg13]

Have you tried cussing and throwing it yet? Seems to help me break things apart

[Radar]

I used this trick with super glue to get a rock out of a grandsons ear once.

Oh my.