HELP stripped allen screw

I have taken a metric set of allen wrenches and used the size that is just larger than the standard size. Might have to take something and tap it into the screw head. Onlt other way I have had luck with a situation like this is to cut a slot in the allen head screw and use a flat head screwdriver to get the screw out. Problem is that ussually boogers the rings up too. Good luck!
 
If the metric wrench doesn't bite take a torx bit and tap it down into the head, it will bite and remove the screw. I would tap the torx in, then heat the bit with a propane torch to about 200*, that will help soften any loc-tite on the screw. Remove heat and turn the screw immediately.
 
hossdaniels,
This usually happens when a "buggered" up allen wrench is used in the first place.
I would carefully set up the rings in a drill press or Bridgeport type mill, drill out and re-tap.
Depending on the size of the screws, the EZ-OUT method can be tried.
In any case, when you replace the screws. use a new wrench to avoid problems.
Carefull with metric versus U.S. stuff also as some metric sizes are close enough to U.S. as to cause a problem.
Respectfully, Zeke
 
I've had the misfortune of rounding off hex head set screws that are used to secure screw-on compensators on my pistols. Some of the compensator designs make access to the head of the screw really difficult. I've looked high and low for small Torx-head set screws to no avail. Seems to me that such a screw would be muy superior to hex-head setscrews.
 


I've never seen set screws with Torx heads. Only allen and slot.

I'm not sure you could broach a torx drive into a #8 shank.



-tINY

 


I've never seen set screws with Torx heads. Only allen and slot.

I'm not sure you could broach a torx drive into a #8 shank.



-tINY

 
That is why I never liked Allen screws. Torx is the best, but given a choice between Allen and plain old slot head, I prefer the latter.

Jim
 
Allen screws work great, but cheap wrenches mess them up every time.
An Allen wrench needs to be tightly toleranced and correctly hardeneed or it wil bugger up any tight fastener.
the 99 cent specials are asking for trouble.
Bondhus or Allen brand wrenches are worth the money.
 
Having fooled with model helicopters once upon a time, Thorpe MIP from Tower hobbies, Team Losi from Horizon Hobbies and Hudy (Search the web) will put all others to shame. Fourteen bucks or more apiece though, but most have replaceable tips. Thorp will regrind theirs if you manage to break one. Hint; do not use a ball end (used for running screws at an angle) for final tightening. Grinding the ball end reduces the size of the shaft and of course the strength. When that ball end breaks off in a screw, it's the devil to get out. But the good ones will let you know when they reach their limit by suddenly turning a little easier and then stopping. Then it's time to stop. If you like the very best, try some of the brands mentioned.
 
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