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If they are the same as the CD25, they are 1/4-28, 3/16 length, with 1/8 Allen drive. I found a blister pack of 10 somewhere (Hamilton Marine or West Marine) sold as "lifeline stanchion set screws, common", which leads me to believe they are a somewhat standard size. I bought a bag of 100 from Jamestown for about the same price.
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Hope I'm not hi-jacking this post, but it is somewhat related...
I've looked extensively thru this site and on the web for suggestions about a screwdriver of a size appropriate for the heads on the deck-mounted hardware. I've checked Napa, Snapon, MAC Tools, Lowes, Sears, etc -- without success. I'd ideally like a 3/8" socket fitting to a standard (ie., slotted) screwdriver head.
Would appreciate any suggestions on this / Thankyou.
I've done this and it worked fine. get a 3/8 socket with a 1/4" hex screw bit. Also obtain a set of 1/4" hex driver bits, (the short ones). The unwanted bit can be removed and replaced with the type you desire. They are held in with a retaining spring or a set screw.......usually.
I'm surprised you couldn't get one at Sears/craftsmen.
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Thanks for the response Ron; I've got something similar to what you mention; for the philips type heads on the stanchions.
What I've not been able to find is a standard screwdriver of sufficient size for the chainplate and cleat hardware on deck. This is a standard (ie., straight, slotted) head, to match the screws which are approximately 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter, with a 2-3 mm width.
Wondered what others use to get these suckers loose. Am in process of rebedding all hardware and want to avoid stripping these heads with an insufficiently sized screwdriver.
John -- those bits are exactly what I was looking for. Thankyou.
I'm not sure what you mean by a hand brace, believe you are referring to using a cordless drill with screwdriver bits and then some kind of supporting brace material.
Relative to just having a screwdriver in hand -- I've found that being able use a ratchet gives a lot smoother control and leverage for backing them out. Am trying to keep the screws in a state that they can be reused. A 3/8th adapter will allow me to use the torque wrench if needed upon reassembly.
I removed all deck hard ware before I painted the topsides a few years back. What I used to get the large slotted screws out was an old screwdriver 10" long and I ground the blade to an exact fit. The shaft is 5/16 " square, which allows it to be gripped with a wrench for added torque. With some down pressure and the leverage the wrench provided they came out without much of a fight. Sometimes a socket will walk out of the slot.
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I inherited about ten hand braces from my Dad, I kept 3 and sold the rest on eBay. They typically don't go for much unless they are in very good condition. A real handy tool to have around!
Another favorite of mine is the Stanley #41 Yankee push drill. It weighs less than just the battery from my cordless, holds all the drill bits and never runs out of juice. It's limited to small holes about 3/16" max but it's great for drilling pilot holes for wood screws.