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Julie · 01-02-2007, 01:52 PM

Hi, I haven't been here for ages, but wish everyone a Happy 2007, full of wood projects that go smoothly!

My question is... how do I get a stripped brass screw out of my router base plate?

Thanks,

Julie

**Mike** · 01-02-2007, 02:37 PM

Julie, there are a couple possibilities. If it is a phillips head screw and not completely gone you can wet the tip of a phillips screwdriver and stick it in a can of cleanser. Push the screwdriver firmly into the screw and the cleanser will give you enough purchase to remove the screw. If the screw is a flat head and you can get at it you might be able to cut a new slot using a Dremel type cut off wheel. If the screw is broken off below the surface you will need to drill the center out and use an extractor. These are available from Sears and most hardware stores and are specific to your screw size. A set is usually under $10. After drilling with the proper size bit you tap the extractor in lightly with a hammer and use a wrench to turn the screw out. If the threads are damaged in the router base you can purchase a Heilicoil brand kit with a special size drill and an insert you screw in to restore the threads. One of these should work. If not let me know.

**bobj3** · 01-02-2007, 03:18 PM

Hi Julie

Just some more ways to get it out

Take a GOOD screw driver and place it on head ,on dead center of the screw and then strike the screw driver,this will drive the screw down just a bit,but you must hit it hard,BUT not to hard you don't want to break the base.

They make may tools to get them out, the one I use all the time on ALum.bike eng. looks like a hvy. punch that you put in driver bit,when hit the tool it that turns the screw just a bit and will free it.
ABout a 10.oo dollar item at the auto parts store.

IMPACT SCREWDRIVER SET WITH CASE
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=37530

Here are some other tools to get it out but a sharp blow should do it.

Here's a fast, easy solution to stripped screws.
Just insert one of these super-tough drivers into the screw head, give a couple of taps with a hammer, and twist free. Chrome vanadium blades are specially designed to bite into almost any stripped head.
Steel-butted drivers with unbreakable vinyl grips.

Includes one Phillips and one slotted driver.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38037

Craftsman 3 pc. Screw-Out™ Damaged Screw Remover Set
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00952154000

simplenik · 01-02-2007, 10:56 PM

Hi Julie

You did not give much information so, assuming that it's one of 3 or 4 screws that are attaching the base plate to the router...

I would carefully drill out the screw head, unscrew the rest of the screws and remove the base plate and than, using "wise grip" unscrew the stubborn screw.

Hope it helps
niki

Julie · 01-03-2007, 11:15 AM

Thanks for suggestions.
My husband does have one of those remover/punch thingys but I was worried that would crack the base plate of the router. (Hitachi M12V router with Oak park black base plate)

~Julie~

**bobj3** · 01-03-2007, 12:28 PM

Hi ~Julie~

Just put a 2 x 4 in the vise to support the router base b/4 you hit it.
You may need to bandsaw the 2 x 4 to get it in and under the base.

It maybe worth the time to make a quick jig to hold the router.

Bj

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Julie Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 232 View Julie's Gallery	Report This Post! Stripped screw Hi, I haven't been here for ages, but wish everyone a Happy 2007, full of wood projects that go smoothly! My question is... how do I get a stripped brass screw out of my router base plate? Thanks, Julie
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,380 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! Julie, there are a couple possibilities. If it is a phillips head screw and not completely gone you can wet the tip of a phillips screwdriver and stick it in a can of cleanser. Push the screwdriver firmly into the screw and the cleanser will give you enough purchase to remove the screw. If the screw is a flat head and you can get at it you might be able to cut a new slot using a Dremel type cut off wheel. If the screw is broken off below the surface you will need to drill the center out and use an extractor. These are available from Sears and most hardware stores and are specific to your screw size. A set is usually under $10. After drilling with the proper size bit you tap the extractor in lightly with a hammer and use a wrench to turn the screw out. If the threads are damaged in the router base you can purchase a Heilicoil brand kit with a special size drill and an insert you screw in to restore the threads. One of these should work. If not let me know. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,305 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Julie Just some more ways to get it out Take a GOOD screw driver and place it on head ,on dead center of the screw and then strike the screw driver,this will drive the screw down just a bit,but you must hit it hard,BUT not to hard you don't want to break the base. They make may tools to get them out, the one I use all the time on ALum.bike eng. looks like a hvy. punch that you put in driver bit,when hit the tool it that turns the screw just a bit and will free it. ABout a 10.oo dollar item at the auto parts store. IMPACT SCREWDRIVER SET WITH CASE http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=37530 Here are some other tools to get it out but a sharp blow should do it. Here's a fast, easy solution to stripped screws. Just insert one of these super-tough drivers into the screw head, give a couple of taps with a hammer, and twist free. Chrome vanadium blades are specially designed to bite into almost any stripped head. Steel-butted drivers with unbreakable vinyl grips. Includes one Phillips and one slotted driver. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38037 Craftsman 3 pc. Screw-Out™ Damaged Screw Remover Set http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00952154000 __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 01-02-2007 at 04:39 PM.
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simplenik Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 228 View simplenik's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Julie You did not give much information so, assuming that it's one of 3 or 4 screws that are attaching the base plate to the router... I would carefully drill out the screw head, unscrew the rest of the screws and remove the base plate and than, using "wise grip" unscrew the stubborn screw. Hope it helps niki
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Julie Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 232 View Julie's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks for suggestions. My husband does have one of those remover/punch thingys but I was worried that would crack the base plate of the router. (Hitachi M12V router with Oak park black base plate) ~Julie~
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,305 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi ~Julie~ Just put a 2 x 4 in the vise to support the router base b/4 you hit it. You may need to bandsaw the 2 x 4 to get it in and under the base. It maybe worth the time to make a quick jig to hold the router. Bj Attached Thumbnails __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 01-03-2007 at 01:30 PM.
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