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which tool to remove screw holding latch plate

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    Posted: 31 Jan 2023 at 2:53pm
went to replace latch plates on arms of rotobaler. It is held in by a machine screw with a big straight head. I can't find a screw driver big enough. I think my grandfather may have had a socket that fit it ? Took the screw to napa today and they had no clue. Anybody got an idea?
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sounds like a draglink socket, check with another local auto parts store, used to be real common 



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I made one for a different application from bar stock. Not as handy as a socket but plenty cheap
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Take a piece of a big hex key and sharpen it to fit the screw, at you would do with a worn out screwdriver (hollow grind is best).  then cut the length you need, and insert the hex screwdriver into a hex socket that it fits into...Wink
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Use a small hammer and punch to drive on end of slot of screw.            MACK
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I have had good luck with an impact tool. A great opportunity to use a hammer. 
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We have always used a hammer and punch to remove/tighten the screw. A nick with a small cold chisel on the screw and the body together will "lock" the screw. They have to be kept tight and can be a real pain if they aren't

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snap on has a half inch socket drag link style 5/8 part number sw40E that works almost as well as the piece of strap steel I fabricated a tool from. 62.5 plus tax
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