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Old 01-25-2015, 03:12 PM
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Taking timer cover off to replace with a new one and 3 of the 5 screws broke off. Two are flush and one is partially sticking out. Someone guide me on how to fix. Give me the brand of tool to use. What cheap *** screws. Thanks for any help
 
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Old 01-25-2015, 03:36 PM
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I'd ride over to a machine shop with a 12 pack of beer.

they do this all day, every day.

if you wanna DIY, snap on truck has left handed drill bits, steady, steady hand

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Harbor freight sells the left handed drill bits. Remember to go slow with them so they bite and remove the screw.
 
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Old 01-26-2015, 09:22 AM
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Use a small drill bit and an easy out tool...or left handed drill bit like above mentioned.
 
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If you have a little of the screw sticking out , you an try to put cut in it with a dremel and use a flat head screw driver if not like others have said left handed bits and a steady hand will get you fixed up
 
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Old 01-26-2015, 06:47 PM
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sometimes u can get lucky and get it moving using a small punch and tap hammer. next time get a handheld impact driver b4 u try and remove cover screws,saves a lot of time removing broken or rounded out heads.
 
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