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| OSCAR:
--- Quote from: Hoagie_one on March 19, 2005, 08:13:19 pm ---i dont think he could get a dremel in there without cutting up his stick. I have a universal drill bit used for stripped screws that sometimes works on stuff like that. i bought it at sears. it basically digs in to teh screw and unscrews it. --- End quote --- Yep, an EZ-Out. :) I use those, too. I agree, the Dremel trick may not work for this exact screw, but many times they are pretty accessible. |
| pmc:
John Lara also carries a whole line of specialty bits that fit this, and other profiles. http://www.lara.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?cart_id=9225440.2261&product=specialty_bits - pmc |
| RetroJames:
This one is actually a security HEX bit. It does look like I will need to order online, http://www.lara.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?cart_id=9225440.2261&keywords=bt-hr |
| NoOne=NBA=:
You may run into problems with those, even with the right bit. Some of them are just so rusted that the torx part strips out before the bolt breaks free. |
| RetroJames:
I got it. The pin in the center had a dimple in it which allowed me to drill it down. I intended to get enough of the pin shaved so I would be able to use a hex wrench. I ended up falling off center and hitting the sides so I pressed on with a bigger bit. I saw the screw turn a bit, threw the drill in reverse and it spun out. Thanks for the info as always guys. BTW: Oscar, are you gonna buy us all drinks after your yoke sale?! ;D |
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