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K1RC · **Best way to remove rounded off screws? -** 02.11.2012, 04:22 PM

We've all done it and its a pain

What's the best way to remove one? Usually I would dremel across the top and unscrew with a flat head screwdriver to remove my hex head screws, however the latest one I did was set deep inside a part and I couldn't do this. So what's the best way to get one of them out? Drilling? How's best to go about that without damaging other parts too much? Thanks in advanced

brian015 · 02.11.2012, 05:09 PM

I've always been able to use your first method.

You might need to buy a screw extractor.

K1RC · 02.11.2012, 05:27 PM

Screw extractor? What's that? Do you have a link possibly?

brian015 · 02.11.2012, 05:29 PM

This will give you the idea:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...=p5197.c0.m627

K1RC · 02.11.2012, 05:32 PM

So basically just a drill bit or two?

josh9mille · 02.11.2012, 05:52 PM

those arent drill bits, but you usually need to drill a hole in the the screw to use them. They are reverse threaded and grip the hole so the screw comes out

K1RC · 02.11.2012, 06:01 PM

I see so just find a relatively small one to use in a drill?

josh9mille · 02.11.2012, 06:19 PM

no you dont put those in a drill. just use a wrench

_paralyzed_ · 02.11.2012, 06:43 PM

oxygen/acetylene torch

drw · 02.11.2012, 07:40 PM

i just go and buy a new R/C truck

simplechamp · 02.11.2012, 07:58 PM

If you are going to get a screw extractor set, get quality ones. The one time I needed these I bought the cheap-o in-house brand at Home Depot thinking they would be good enough, and they were useless.

bdebde · 02.11.2012, 10:30 PM

Try these

suicideneil · 02.11.2012, 10:44 PM

For future consideration:

What tools are you using, and what quality are the screw? I find my crappy allen keys do round off quite quickly so I freshen them up again by grinding a couple mm off the tips. Using good quality 12.9 grade screws is advisable too- cheaper stainless steel ones are horrid sometimes, you can see the hex-hole literally stretching as you turn the allen key to tighten or loosen them...

bdebde · 02.12.2012, 03:17 AM

A quality set of drivers will help considerably too.

K1RC · 02.12.2012, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drw

i just go and buy a new R/C truck

Unfortunately I haven't that much money

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Some idiot had used flat head screws that were awful in a 2nd hand truck I bought so I rounded loads trying to get them out, normally I just use whatever came with the kit (traxxas or xray) and I have RPM tools...
Thanks for the help I will try to get a set and let you know how I get on