Stuck Screw In Toolholder

[lcorley]

Hi guys,
I've got a toolholder that I can't get the little T3 screw out of to change the insert. The points of the socket head have stripped in the loosen direction. I was thinking of drilling the head off but thought I'd ask here first in case that's a bad idea.


Will that work, or is there a better approach?

Thanks for any input.

regards,
Leon

 

[LucknowKen]

I just had this problem. By the time i realized i had the wrong torx driver the screw head was damaged.
First try to slightly tighten the screw. (helps the driver get a bite when you loosen).
Then heat the screw. I used a hand held LPG torch. When the screw gets almost red hot, give the screw head a shot of cold water from a spray bottle. I think it is called quenching. Used often on seized brake fittings. I was going to drill out the screw and tried the heat and quench and it worked. Also sometimes you can force a larger size torx tip in the screw.

 

[wawoodman]

If you can find a torx bit to fit, this http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2905-8...932&sr=8-1&keywords=manual+hand+impact+driver
might do it.

 

[north1]

Hi guys,
I've got a toolholder that I can't get the little T3 screw out of to change the insert. The points of the socket head have stripped in the loosen direction. I was thinking of drilling the head off but thought I'd ask here first in case that's a bad idea.
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Will that work, or is there a better approach?

Thanks for any input.

regards,
Leon

1. Put holder in vise, use torq screwdriver and tap on it with a hammer while trying to loosen.
2, Find a tap that fits and turn it slightly to tighten allowing it to bite in. Then try to loosen.
3. When all else fails. Fire wrench(heat with torch).

 

[Steve Shannon]

SpeedOut Damaged Screw Extractor & Bolt Extractor Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IRL3WP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_PBffxb01S3RF3



Steve Shannon, USA

 

[Bob Sorenson]

Hi guys,
I've got a toolholder that I can't get the little T3 screw out of to change the insert. The points of the socket head have stripped in the loosen direction. I was thinking of drilling the head off but thought I'd ask here first in case that's a bad idea.
View attachment 127282

Will that work, or is there a better approach?

Thanks for any input.

regards,
Leon

I am a master of nothing, this seems to be my best subject.
Try breaking the insert, and then use a tool to grab the a screw, pliers needlenose, channel lock and twist out.

Bob

 

[Ulma Doctor]

i have used hex drivers to remove torx screws, by pounding a hex driver into the torx headed fastener
a similar neanderthal approach may yield fruit.

 

[Lucky 13]

Drill it out from the back side. Been there, done that.

 

[Dr Stan]

Try an easy-out or a LH drill bit

 

[TOOLMASTER]

hit the screw with a punch to loosen it