How do i get these screws out of a plank?

[tnsmith001]

I’m in the middle of my outdoor horse feeding station project and need to move plank that created one wall to fill a gap in another section but I can’t get these screws out of the last plank. I’ve use PH1 reverse drill but it won’t work it’s like they have no thread although I can see they do. Any suggestions? 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @tnsmith001,

Are you finding that the screws are just spinning without reversing out?

If this is the case, grab a chisel, flathead screwdriver, or even a butter knife. Place the tool under the head of the screw and lever it out while the drill is spinning in reverse.

The likely problem is that the timber has rotted slightly so there is nothing for the thread on the screw to bite into. Applying this small amount of force, will likely pull the screw out enough for the thread to bite and then rotate out.

Let me know how you go. If this does not work, I can offer further advice.

Jacob

[Noyade]

Hi @tnsmith001 

"PH1"

PH1 seems awfully small.

Try a PH2?

Failing that - as per @JacobZ  - or, there appears to be enough of the heads exposed for a pair on pincers to pry them out.

Good luck!

PH1 on left. PH2 on right.

[tnsmith001]

You were right it was too small and the PH2 did it. Shows you what a beginner I am. Thanks so much for the reply and advise. 

p.s. the rubber band trick didn’t work for me. 

[MitchellMc]

It's great to hear of your success @tnsmith001. Many thanks for the update.

Mitchell