Removing Backs Off 4 X 12” Orange Cabinets Help ?

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I kid! I kid!
 
Those screws are pretty corroded. I would have used a cutoff wheel in a Dremel to cut deep slots in the heads and a flat blade screwdriver to remove them. Removing just the head won’t help because the screws are fully threaded, and drilling out screws that small is a serious PITA.
 
Last resort removing the heads will help because he will be able to pull the back off and 3/4" of the screw will be sticking out. Then grab them with a set of vice grips and a breaker bar if necessary.
 
PatF said:
Last resort removing the heads will help because he will be able to pull the back off and 3/4" of the screw will be sticking out. Then grab them with a set of vice grips and a breaker bar if necessary.
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The screws are full thread. Cut the head off and that 3/4” will still be threaded into the cabinet back.
 
TSJMajesty said:
Sort of. The part of the head that gets rounded going in, doesn't affect the edges you need intact to get it out, if you only slightly fucked it up.

But I'm with you. If I start to fuck up a screw going in, I'll take it back out and use a new one. But I never use Phillips. Phillips are today's slotted screws. Star heads FTW.

Although hinge manufacturers haven't gotten the memo yet. Even expensive Baldwin still use Phillips.

Best practice in general- drill a pilot hole, and if it's a hardwood, use soap on the threads also.
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Totally. I work on Decks and occasionally still find some old Philips being used and I cringe every time. :facepalm

In all honesty, I would rather find Nails.

I don't think I have ever seen a Torx head on any Music Gear, though. :idk
 
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