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Hello there.
I read with interest the replies so far. Speaking as an engineer, whenever I encounter the ' stuck screw/bolt etc ' problem, I always try to tighten the offending item. This can break the seal that has formed in the thread and once broken, despite having been tightened, the offending item is usually removable. In my experience, the screw head is usually damaged more in the anti-clockwise direction ( on a right-hand thread ) and there is enough purchase left on the head in the clock-wise direction to enable some grip. Another thing worth trying if the screws are cross-points, is to find a suitable sized flat-bladed screwdriver and using a hammer or mallet, tap a new slot into the screw head. I have done, and still do, these things and it has saved many a ' situation '. There is nothing worse than spending ages skinning knuckles and scratching previously good metalwork when you thought it would be so simple. You have my sympathy and encouragement. Good luck.
RF.
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