Amature Screwdriver Operators

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Unless you are a highly trained skilled screwdriver operator with at least a third grade education, please do not attempt to remove the screws from your handgun. Our children's children are going to saddled with the evidence of your attempts. If you are not a trained operator it would be best if you went through your house right now and threw all the screwdrivers away. Otherwise you may leave behind a legacy that looks like this. Gun manufactures meant to put a warning with all their guns that stated, these screws are not for you. . .do not attempt to remove without proper training. They just forgot.
 

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I just jumped on this thread!

I always wanted to be an amateur screwdriver operator for a living.

Then I realized that if I was paid, I would no longer be an amateur.

It's funny how money can make you a professional.
.................... Tell that to the screw!
 
The screws can be removed if you take the time with the proper gunsmith screwdrivers and a little bit of heat, if stubborn, and Kroil to unscrew them. The pressure on the screw has to be straight up and downward pressure on the screw with the screw driver. You may have to tap the top of the screwdriver on the slot of the screw to break the screw of dried oil or rust. Go slowly and you screws will not look like an ameteur attacked them.
 
The chances of having good luck, following behind someone that has made a mess of the screw heads, is increased greatly with a new product I have found on Amazon called "Gitta Grip".
This stuff is good to use each time you go to remove a screw. When using the proper tool, it makes the tip grip without slip.
I use it now, at my shop, even in sockets to remove rusted down bolt heads and nuts. Wipes right off when you are done and doesn't change the surface.

Terry Wagner
 
A nice 8 piece set of Grace screwdrivers at $40. Cheaper than one scratch or a set of new screws.
 
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That "operator" has had a long and fascinating career ruining more then fine firearms. I know we all have seen his "work" in everything.... Put the screwdriver, chisel or hammer or rock down now you clown! Kyle
 
SHEWT! I bought a set of beat up grips on eBay a while back and I only WISH the screw looked that good.
I had to take a very thin-bladed file to the slot before I could even get enough purchase with the screwdriver to tighten it...
 
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I am definitely an amateur screwdriver operator and I know it is something I should stay away from, but sometimes that is impossible (for me anyways). As example, one of my Schofields is in overall very good condition, but the front top strap screw was badly messed up and it had to go. I tried everything to get it out, all the oils, lots of heat, good screwdrivers, but it would not budge. Read in Chicoine book about the screw jack and spent many hours trying to locate one. Then I came into contact with S&W Forum member Sam1947. He makes great screws and he was willing to make a screw jack for me. I actually ordered two from him and they are great. The bad Schofield screw came out without any problems and one of Sam's screws went in. I am sure you can PM Sam if you are interested in a screw jack too.
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Looks like "kin" to the "screw pullers" we used to remove buggered up screws on stress panels on the F-4's... Kyle
 
Screw driver operator

I been looking for this guy for years. I've never seen him but
Herd he carries a large Chinese screw driver that can be indentified by the assorted colors of paint on the shank. When
he is not buggering screws he uses it to stir paint. He is also rumored to have a accomplice that carries a Barlow knife with
broken blade. He uses it to carve initials and game scenes into
the stocks of classic rifles and shotguns. We have never been able to figure out their day jobs,but if apprehended we recommend putting their hands in large machinist vice and using
a cheater bar tighten vice until jaws meet.
 
Drm50 said:
I been looking for this guy for years. I've never seen him but
Herd he carries a large Chinese screw driver that can be indentified by the assorted colors of paint on the shank. When
he is not buggering screws he uses it to stir paint. He is also rumored to have a accomplice that carries a Barlow knife with
broken blade. He uses it to carve initials and game scenes into
the stocks of classic rifles and shotguns. We have never been able to figure out their day jobs,but if apprehended we recommend putting their hands in large machinist vice and using
a cheater bar tighten vice until jaws meet.
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I know the guy.

He has a tattoo on his upper arm that has a red heart with DREMEL etched across it, instead of MOM. :)
 
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