There is this srew that must have been tightened by a machine. And I been straining and pulling with my ratchet and socket to loosen it but its on wayy tooo tight. I tried wd-40 and that did not work. So is there a power tool they can loosen it. Do they sell power ratchets at hardware stores that can be put on power drills.
2007-12-08 06:20:19 · 8 answers · asked by babatekle 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well, everyone else has given you info on powered ratchets and impact drivers... just to cover the ground tho, here are a couple of links...
Several brand name air powered ratchets - http://www.nolansupply.com/superpow.asp?supercategory=Air+Powered+Tools+-+Ratchets
An article on impact wrenches - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_wrench
Some electric impact drivers - http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail_listing.asp?categoryID=50
And ... Ive got a question that I havent seen anyone else mention .... you didnt tell us WHERE this 'screw' is located...are you certain it isnt supposed to 'unscrew' in the opposite direction? Some bolts, nuts, screws, etc... DO loosen by turning them clockwise. For example, bolts that hold some sawblades in place, mower blades, screws that hold chucks on drills...just to name a few...
Good Luck
2007-12-08 09:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any really, really tight screws, nuts or bolts can be removed by an air gun but you would need an air compressor, so I guess that doesn't help with your problem, electric ratchets are available but are not really up to the job of really tight screws.
The other option is an impact driver, and all you need is a bit to fit the screw and a fairly heavy hammer, and it does work even on nuts if you have the correct socket, do a Google search for 'impact drivers' and you will see what I mean.
2007-12-08 06:41:35 · answer #2 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their are ''power'' ratchets. Some are air powered (which will require an air compressor to operate) and some are cordless. My personal experience is that you or a strong friend will be able to put more torque on your old fashioned ratchet than either of the above two options. What you can do to greatly increase your leverage is to put a piece of hollow pipe over the end of your ratchet so you have more pull.
You can also try putting a regular wrench on the bolt and hitting it with a hamer.
Last resort is heating it up with a torch.
2007-12-08 06:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by sutla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are trying to unscrew a lag bolt. They have a electric impact wrench that you can buy, they run about $175
I lend them out for free at the Berkeley Tool Lending Library...
If it is a lag bolt then a power ratchet may not have enough torque to remove it......A air impact wrench, or electric will have enough torque to do it. You can rent them at your local equipment rental, but with the air impact, you will have to rent a compressor, air hose, and the impact wrench, that can be pricey......
2007-12-08 11:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a hammer impact wrench, it is the shock that loosens the screw. if it is a small screw heat could melt it in place. if there is a nut on the the side you can get to I would remove it and replace both with a small bolt with a head you can use a socket on, if it is threaded into the metal be careful or you will have drill out the screw and retap the threads
2007-12-08 07:26:01 · answer #5 · answered by spice_and_cinnamon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need is a hammer impact tool. They sell them at auto parts stores. This tool has a square drive either 3/8s or 1/2 inch. It comes with both phillips and straight screw tips. It gets it's torque by holding it by twisting the handle and then hitting the end with a hammer.
2007-12-08 06:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by unpop5 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
an air powered or electric powered impact wrench might work. If it is not rusted together some one may have used locktight on it
2007-12-08 11:45:24 · answer #7 · answered by Fred S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
impact wrench works well for this type of job, I have one that is air powered and have not run into a problem yet
2007-12-08 06:40:47 · answer #8 · answered by cheezeboe1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋