How to loosen stuck screws?

[Harriet 1400]

I am trying to deconstruct the sofa frame in my 1971 1400 in preparation for laying floor. Some of the screws, of course, have been rusted/corroded/stripped and hard to remove, but I used a dremel and created a new flathead slot. However, the screws on the bottom, holding the sofa/bed frame to the floor, are recessed and I don't think this will work. Any tips? Would a screw extractor be the best option for something like this?

[Bob]

Dirt may have settled into the recesses and filled up the screw slot. Try vacuuming the holes while scratching around the screw head with a pick to clean it up. If you can get a screwdriver to seat into the head, tap on it with a hammer. A little penetrating oil or an oscillating multi-tool might do it. Some of the screws on the sidewall pieces are put in from the outside.

[mobiltec]

And when that doesn't work, get out the Sawzall and just cut the screws inbetween the floor and the frame....

[boandsusan]

We had a problem with our first 72 Compact and found that the screws holding the benches/bed to the floor were recessed and a mixture of star and square heads. We got most out but had to resort to a small sawzall for the rest.

[Harriet 1400]

Thanks for all the advice. I vacuumed, tapped, used Liquid Wrench: no dice. I also tried the screw extractors, which were absolutely useless. Then I got hit with some sort of bug this past weekend, and didn't get to do much other than sleep.

When I could walk again, I shambled out to the trailer, and ended up having to drill them out. But the sofa is now out.

On to the dinette!

[universalexports]

Apr 5, 2013 17:16:48 GMT -5 mobiltec said:

And when that doesn't work, get out the Sawzall and just cut the screws inbetween the floor and the frame....

what he said.

[Bob]

here's a picture of the multi tool that I had referred to in my first post. You'll find it almost as handy as a Kreg-jig. Glad you're feeling better, I had a similar bug.

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[tiajannet]

That oscillating saw is the best tool i've bought in a long time. cut my paneling to get to the leak area.
SOoooooooooooooo nice a tool and safe. even cut the bead board I'm putting in sweet!!!

[soup]

Apr 10, 2013 9:49:26 GMT -5 Bob said:

here's a picture of the multi tool that I had referred to in my first post. You'll find it almost as handy as a Kreg-jig. Glad you're feeling better, I had a similar bug.

Harbor Freight even has these on sale too. I got mine there for $19 or there abouts. I even declined the extra for warranty sense the tool was so cheap. I usually get the warranty there when I buy power tools but at a $20? I should have got 2!
Correct in 2nd most used tool besides Kreg jig.
I use mine all the time now.

[mobiltec]

May 27, 2013 8:14:15 GMT -5 soup said:

Apr 10, 2013 9:49:26 GMT -5 Bob said:

here's a picture of the multi tool that I had referred to in my first post. You'll find it almost as handy as a Kreg-jig. Glad you're feeling better, I had a similar bug.

Harbor Freight even has these on sale too. I got mine there for $19 or there abouts. I even declined the extra for warranty sense the tool was so cheap. I usually get the warranty there when I buy power tools but at a $20? I should have got 2!
Correct in 2nd most used tool besides Kreg jig.
I use mine all the time now.

The Multi-Tool from Harbor Freight is unbeatable. But man the blades cost half what the tool does so I bought two Multi-Tools just so I have an extra one around and now have a double set of new blades to boot. It's nice when you need to use two different blades for the same project. No having to swap blades back and forth.

By the way a Sawsall is a reciprocating saw not an oscillating saw.