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dr p 
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 Topic: which tool to remove screw holding latch plate
Posted: 31 Jan 2023 at 2:53pm |
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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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JoeM(GA)
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Posted: 31 Jan 2023 at 3:08pm |
sounds like a draglink socket, check with another local auto parts store, used to be real common
Edited by JoeM(GA) - 31 Jan 2023 at 3:12pm
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plummerscarin
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Posted: 31 Jan 2023 at 4:58pm |
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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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DiyDave
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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... 
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MACK
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Posted: 31 Jan 2023 at 8:24pm |
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Use a small hammer and punch to drive on end of slot of screw. MACK
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Lon(MN)
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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.
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Ken McGregor
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Posted: 01 Feb 2023 at 8:57am |
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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dr p
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Posted: 13 Feb 2023 at 1:29pm |
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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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