Need to cut through a spax wood screw in an awkward position - reciprocating saw??

jgoodman05 · 09-06-2009 09:48PM #1

Need to cut through a spax wood screw in an awkward position - reciprocating saw??

Not sure I'd even get one of those in position, and a mini one- €50 in woodies would prob not be powerful enough?

Cheers

builditwell · 09-06-2009 11:19PM

If its not too visible and could be done roughly remove all wood around it and try to manipulate it with a small nail bar till it breaks

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S.L.F · 10-06-2009 12:32AM

Maybe try to get an angle grinder at it.

You could if you can get any access to it use a vice grip it and take it out by twisting it

Joey the lips · 10-06-2009 12:45AM

They are a b1thch to do. What i done was started to cut with a junior hacksaw then twisted and broke with a vicegrips the problem is there is usually a tiny bit left sticking out. But if the wall is solid enough a smack of the hammer should knock it in.. Best of luck

k123456 · 10-06-2009 07:31AM

Use a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade

Joey the lips · 10-06-2009 07:50AM

k123456 wrote: »

Use a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade

Bounces like hell unless its in a good position and i dont think this is. I tried that as well

jgoodman05 · 10-06-2009 12:08PM

Cheers lads,

It's in a really awkward position, jigsaw nor hacksaw nor vicegrips will get at it, haven't used recip before, but seems like only possibility , but prob won't be able to rest the shoe well, so I'm not sure , I know spax are pretty tough screws so just wanted to check if they can be cut with recip at all, before I go forking out €35 for a days rental, just to find that even in a easy position they would't cut a spax.

hop2it · 10-06-2009 11:32PM

jgoodman05 wrote: »

Cheers lads,

It's in a really awkward position, jigsaw nor hacksaw nor vicegrips will get at it, haven't used recip before, but seems like only possibility , but prob won't be able to rest the shoe well, so I'm not sure , I know spax are pretty tough screws so just wanted to check if they can be cut with recip at all, before I go forking out €35 for a days rental, just to find that even in a easy position they would't cut a spax.

where are you based i have one you could borrow i'm in enniscorthy Co. wexford

Joey the lips · 11-06-2009 08:31AM

hop2it wrote: »

where are you based i have one you could borrow i'm in enniscorthy Co. wexford

See this bestows my faith in the human spirit.... Well done

Need to cut through a spax wood screw in an awkward position - reciprocating saw??

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