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Try a Torx wrench, one a little large, too large to go into the allen recess, use a small hammer to tap it in and try that. Drilling it out is always an option That should work well Dennis. I've done similar strategies with success. Even the tapered sides of a slightly too-wide screwdriver lightly taped with a hammer into the allen recess might work. Also the hammer taping has to help loosen it too. I wanted to suggest that and I just couldn't figure out a way to express myself, thanks for the great description of the process Dennis. Steve
Last edited by Rockdoc; 06/10/15 06:51 AM.
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I've used a Speedout (linked above by JDW) for that exact same problem - removing a buggered allen screw from a scope mount. It worked very well.
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Easy out = a required tool for every amateur mechanic and 75% of the professionals.If you own one you will never need it. If you don't have one you will use a Dremil tool to cut the crap out of everything that is stuck.lol
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Thank you for all the input.
Finally I removed the screw "cleaning" de head hole with an apropiate size drill and then forcing a torx wrench taping with a brass hammer until it "bite" the metal enough to apply the force necesary to turn the screw.
No damage, except the screw itself. I replace all the screws for new ones and bought to my friend the correct size allen wrench for future use.
Thank you again!
Best regards,
Jose M. Fernandez
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Jose, glad to hear that you got it out.
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I recall someone saying that some type of spray oil dissolved Loctite. I can't recall if it was WD-40 or what. Barring that, I've used a soldering iron to heat a small screw that was in something that I couldn't put a torch on. As Dennis said, drilling is always an option. I like to drill in a Bridgeport mill so nothing moves and I can use a short carbide dew drill. Just drill the head off....just barely. The drill can be smaller than the head diameter, but it has to be larger than the shank.
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