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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    rap the screw driver smartly like a punch and it breaks it free
    Poor mans impact drive Jim ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigduke6 View Post
    Poor mans impact drive
    Very much so. I just tried it once and it worked well. Better than trying a screwdriver bit in the drill press when you're alone. That's OK if you have another set of hands.
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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    Better than trying a screwdriver bit in the drill press when you're alone.
    Betchya that was fun Jim while it whirled around or created havoc !

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