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torx wrench broke off in base screw
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<blockquote data-quote="Punisher" data-source="post: 1054075" data-attributes="member: 76832"><p>I have had the same thing happen with nail polish. I drilled the head off of the screws, heated the screw body sticking out with a butane pocket torch and was done in minutes.</p><p></p><p>I now own stock in everything locktite makes!</p><p></p><p>There is always this risk when you apply any thread compound. Going up a screw size is something most custom outfits do as well. But, to save yourself work, trouble and expense. My idea of drilling the head off and removing with a vise grip or pliers was mentioned by other guys as well. It works and is relatively safe for your firearm. But DO clean all of the screw holes with a thread tap to make sure everything works next time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Punisher, post: 1054075, member: 76832"] I have had the same thing happen with nail polish. I drilled the head off of the screws, heated the screw body sticking out with a butane pocket torch and was done in minutes. I now own stock in everything locktite makes! There is always this risk when you apply any thread compound. Going up a screw size is something most custom outfits do as well. But, to save yourself work, trouble and expense. My idea of drilling the head off and removing with a vise grip or pliers was mentioned by other guys as well. It works and is relatively safe for your firearm. But DO clean all of the screw holes with a thread tap to make sure everything works next time. [/QUOTE]
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