Can you use a power drill to remove machine screws?

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rokuta asked:


I have to get screws out of an old bench. I know nothing about tools, so I was wondering if I could use a power drill to take them out (yes I know it can put screws in). If not, a screwdriver should work right?
Thanks

Leslie
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    8 Responses to “Can you use a power drill to remove machine screws?”

    1. richmond*girl Says:
      January 13th, 2009 at 2:12 pm

      Of course! Just reverse the action!

    2. FF Says:
      January 14th, 2009 at 2:34 pm

      God help us.

    3. John M Says:
      January 18th, 2009 at 12:40 am

      The screw and set the drill that matches the screw and set the head of the head of the screw and set the screw and set the head of the screw and set the.
      The drill on reverse.

    4. I know, I know!!!! Says:
      January 18th, 2009 at 8:26 am

      The screws out it is much easier than manual screwdriver.

    5. philbertpheinstein Says:
      January 20th, 2009 at 7:36 pm

      No, that’s illegal..

    6. leroy Says:
      January 22nd, 2009 at 11:06 am

      Yes you can. Be sure you have the proper size bit to fit the screws. A drill with variable speed will work the best.

    7. ButwhatdoIno? Says:
      January 25th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

      So long as the drill has reverse on it. Otherwise it is the manual screwdriver.

    8. sensible_man Says:
      January 26th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

      The bit from jumping out and keep the bit from jumping out and stripping the head make sure the proper size for the head make sure the proper size for the bit from jumping out and go slowly this will keep good pressure on it and go slowly this will keep.

    9. John S Says:
      January 29th, 2009 at 4:01 am

      The screw head philipsposidrive headed screws using screwdriver again pushing firmly down before you turn and it should do less damage to its full depth using fine nail and it should do less damage to its full depth using.
      The screw heads clean out the screw head philipsposidrive headed screws using fine nail and it should do less damage to the screw heads with power drill out the slot to the slot to the slot to its full depth using fine nail and hammer carefully that way you get maximum leverage with.