which tool to remove screw holding latch plate
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Topic: which tool to remove screw holding latch plate
Posted By: dr p
Subject: which tool to remove screw holding latch plate
Date 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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Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2023 at 3:08pm
sounds like a draglink socket, check with another local auto parts store, used to be real common  ------------- Allis Express North Georgia 41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's, Ford 345C TLB |
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2023 at 4:58pm
| I made one for a different application from bar stock. Not as handy as a socket but plenty cheap |
Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2023 at 5:40pm
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... ------------- Source: Babylon Bee. Sponsored by BRAWNDO, its got what you need! |
Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2023 at 8:24pm
| Use a small hammer and punch to drive on end of slot of screw. MACK |
Posted By: Lon(MN)
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2023 at 6:40am
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I have had good luck with an impact tool. A great opportunity to use a hammer. ------------- http://lonsallischalmers.com |
Posted By: Ken McGregor
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2023 at 8:57am
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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 regards, Ken McGregor
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Posted By: dr p
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2023 at 1:29pm
| 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 |