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Gunsmithing
torx wrench broke off in base screw
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<blockquote data-quote="Trickymissfit" data-source="post: 1054552" data-attributes="member: 25383"><p>I believe I would drill out the screw head, and then at least remove the base. If the screw is jammed into the barrel, do not try to unscrew the barrel! It will mess up the barrel threads and probably the action threads. But with the base removed, you can at least loosen the barrel nut and maybe get a few thousandths of clearance. If not, you need to find a Bridgeport or else a gunsmith that has one. If trying to drill out the screw heads, look around for a left hand drill or a two flute end mill. The problem is that the screws are case hardened, and a large amount of the screw is hard. No problem for an end mill or a hi-roc drill bit.</p><p>gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trickymissfit, post: 1054552, member: 25383"] I believe I would drill out the screw head, and then at least remove the base. If the screw is jammed into the barrel, do not try to unscrew the barrel! It will mess up the barrel threads and probably the action threads. But with the base removed, you can at least loosen the barrel nut and maybe get a few thousandths of clearance. If not, you need to find a Bridgeport or else a gunsmith that has one. If trying to drill out the screw heads, look around for a left hand drill or a two flute end mill. The problem is that the screws are case hardened, and a large amount of the screw is hard. No problem for an end mill or a hi-roc drill bit. gary [/QUOTE]
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