Plate pie wheel cover screws

[Tomtit]

I need to remove the wheel covers and some of the screw heads have been previously damaged. One was particularly stubborn, and even hitting it with a hammer and chisel would not shift it after soaking for a day in penetrating fluid. I was ready to butcher it with my Dremel. I then remembered my Irwin bolt grip set. In the past I have only used It on hexagon-headed bolts, but it gripped the round head of the screw and  moved it in seconds. The end result was not pretty but new screws are not expensive.

The Irwin set has got me out of trouble in the past and I can recommend it for D.I.Y. owners.

[Lexiguy]

Can we see a pic of this special tool Richard....you know what they say " where there's a will there's a way"

Well done!!!

[Tomtit]

Anthony.

If you look on the Machine Mart website and search for Irwin 5 piece bolt grip set you will see some images. The basic set comprises 5 sockets. An extension set is also available which would give you 10 different-sized sockets. I don't use them often but they are still a great addition to the toolkit. 

[Lexiguy]

Thanks for that, here's a pic for all those like me that this little gem has passed by!