Removing stuck fasteners
(→Special tools) |
m (→Miscellaneous tips) |
||
| Line 53: | Line 53: | ||
*If the slot of a round-headed screw is stripped, file two flat edges in it. Then, it can be turned with an adjustable wrench. Or, use a hacksaw to file a new slot at a right angle to the existing one. | *If the slot of a round-headed screw is stripped, file two flat edges in it. Then, it can be turned with an adjustable wrench. Or, use a hacksaw to file a new slot at a right angle to the existing one. | ||
*Six-point sockets will grip better on hex nuts and bolts than 12-point fasteners. | *Six-point sockets will grip better on hex nuts and bolts than 12-point fasteners. | ||
| + | *Drill and tap the bolt to run another, smaller bolt down the center. A bit about half the diameter of the headless, stuck bolt is usually sufficient. Use a jam nut on the small bolt and lots of penetrating oil. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Your Privacy Choices