I have a waste disposal, and what looks like a screw head, which is jammed in the waste disposal unit (an Insinkerator 55 if it matters).
This means as the machine is turned on, it makes a banging noise as the 'blades' hit it. I'd like to remove this obstacle but it's jammed tight.
The problem is, the angle. As per this image (red X shows where the screw is)
You can see, the sink is at the top and then insinkerator is below, but the angle of the hole means I'm limited to what I can get in. The screw head is fairly flush, I can't really 'grip' it with pliers and when I do, it doesn't really budge.
I have been whacking at it with a chisel and hammer, and it won't move (hoping to snap the metal) !
I've tried using a dremel tool and attempting to 'sand' or 'file' it away, but are there any other options for situations like this (other than replacing the entire unit).
I also don't seem to be able to take the unit apart so it appears as if my only option is from going in from the top!
Best Answer
Had exactly the same problem this morning, thanks to the thread - it made the repair so much easier... the screw was jammed tight just like the original photo above. I went to homedepot got the tool but could not move the screw at first, what I did was reverse the disposal very slowly using the blades and my fingers, after every slight movement I would check to see if the screw had a position where it was loser, and yip after about 3 minutes I found that position- then use the tool and boom the screw was out... thanks again!