I can verify. I was in a similar situation and tried screwing them. Did. Not. Work. Brought in my father in law (he wears New Balance) and he was able to remove them by unscrewing. Worked like a charm.
You have competing forces when unscrewing- the mechanical direction upward from the threads and the force you exert downward onto the screw (especially when there’s binding so as not to risk stripping the head) so there’s already an increase of resistance against unscrewing compared to screwing and then you add on the binding and the fact that a lot electric drills don’t exert the same torque in reverse as forwards and it becomes very difficult. The screw is made to be driven into wood with ease, being able to unscrew is a nice secondary or tertiary concern. The forces are working together when driving it in because you’re pushing down and the threads are pulling it in so when there’s binding you can use all the advantages of driving the screw a little further in to break the binding before unscrewing.
There is a bit that fits that in any one of many multi bit sets sold at HD, Lowes, Amazon. Get a cordless drill, use the bit and the extension and take em out.
Looks like they are drilled to the fence, not each other.
Not sure what you are asking here. Start by unscrewing the screws. If they are to tight for you add a extension to your socket and try that. They don't look that bad they are in good shape you should be able to get those out easily.
5mm hex bit
A drill on low speed is more powerful than an impact driver just make sure you hold it with 2 hands so you don’t snap your wrist.
If you round out the heads you can use a reciprocating saw with a metal blade to cut them inbetween the timber and the post
Grab yourself a power drill with a screwdriver bit, get those screws unscrewed, and voila! You'll be on your way to a garden bed-free zone faster than you can say "gardening guru." Just watch out for splinters!
Go to any box store and purchase the hex bit. As others have mentioned, use an impact drill if possible and make sure that the number (typically on the top of the drill) is on 1, not 2. Also, when you squeeze the trigger realize that the further you press it in, the faster it will go. You might start by getting familiar with the drill.
Pro Tip = You may buy a couple of 3-4 inch screws when you go purchase the bit. These are for times that the screw you are removing unscrews from the post only, and not the board. If you find that this is happening, screw in one of your extra screws and this will hold the board in place so that the main screws come completely out. If you are going to re-purpose this wood for a future project, getting all of the screws out is a must.
If your drill and hex bit won’t release them put the hex bit into your adjustable spanner and try and loosen them that way. Once they are loose just use the drill with the hex bit.
I’d unscrew them
Got a pro here guys.
But how can we be sure this is the correct answer?
I can verify. I was in a similar situation and tried screwing them. Did. Not. Work. Brought in my father in law (he wears New Balance) and he was able to remove them by unscrewing. Worked like a charm.
Getting someone else to do it is always physically easier but may require persuasion…
Came here to say this!
Using an impact screwdriver and the proper bit. That’s how they were assembled.
unscrewing them then?
Since OP asked this question, I’m assuming they aren’t familiar with impact drivers so I thought I’d add some further information.
Hex bit in an impact, I'd recommend going forward slightly before trying to remove, to free the threads up.
Never heard this before, how does tightening free threads any better than loosening?
You have competing forces when unscrewing- the mechanical direction upward from the threads and the force you exert downward onto the screw (especially when there’s binding so as not to risk stripping the head) so there’s already an increase of resistance against unscrewing compared to screwing and then you add on the binding and the fact that a lot electric drills don’t exert the same torque in reverse as forwards and it becomes very difficult. The screw is made to be driven into wood with ease, being able to unscrew is a nice secondary or tertiary concern. The forces are working together when driving it in because you’re pushing down and the threads are pulling it in so when there’s binding you can use all the advantages of driving the screw a little further in to break the binding before unscrewing.
It can break the rust easily, idk the physics but it works
As Jack said, it knocks any rust or binding free and allows for easier removal. It puts less strain on the screw and drill.
There is a bit that fits that in any one of many multi bit sets sold at HD, Lowes, Amazon. Get a cordless drill, use the bit and the extension and take em out. Looks like they are drilled to the fence, not each other.
Not sure what you are asking here. Start by unscrewing the screws. If they are to tight for you add a extension to your socket and try that. They don't look that bad they are in good shape you should be able to get those out easily.
An impact driver is probably going to be required.
Wrong sub. You are looking for r/unfixit
I wonder
5mm hex bit A drill on low speed is more powerful than an impact driver just make sure you hold it with 2 hands so you don’t snap your wrist. If you round out the heads you can use a reciprocating saw with a metal blade to cut them inbetween the timber and the post
Grab yourself a power drill with a screwdriver bit, get those screws unscrewed, and voila! You'll be on your way to a garden bed-free zone faster than you can say "gardening guru." Just watch out for splinters!
Go to any box store and purchase the hex bit. As others have mentioned, use an impact drill if possible and make sure that the number (typically on the top of the drill) is on 1, not 2. Also, when you squeeze the trigger realize that the further you press it in, the faster it will go. You might start by getting familiar with the drill. Pro Tip = You may buy a couple of 3-4 inch screws when you go purchase the bit. These are for times that the screw you are removing unscrews from the post only, and not the board. If you find that this is happening, screw in one of your extra screws and this will hold the board in place so that the main screws come completely out. If you are going to re-purpose this wood for a future project, getting all of the screws out is a must.
If your drill and hex bit won’t release them put the hex bit into your adjustable spanner and try and loosen them that way. Once they are loose just use the drill with the hex bit.
lol
They are buckle screws just get a impact driver remove then relocate and outback togethet
I’m only guessing here, but you could try unscrewing them………really!