WA G&P M4 GBBR screw problem

[Danke]

If I pulled an all around good with fixing stuff Ontario name out of a hat I'd say Illusion, but he sounds pretty busy right now.

I bet some other folks will chime in with names and places.

[Kokanee]

If you go to Canadian tire or Home Depot (during the day, the people who work evenings/weekends are usually the part timers who are not usually as knowledgeable) into the tools section, they have specific products out there that can be used on partially stripped screws like the one you have shown.

OR

You could use a dremel cut off wheel to enlarge on part of the phillips head indentations to make a really deep groove for a big #2 flat head screw driver. I actually think this would work great if you already have said dremel+wheel, but if you're going to have to make a trip to get them, might as well go w/ option one first.

[MilanWG]

Thanks for the tips Kokanee. I was considering the straight cut to allow me to use a flat head screw driver, but I will try CT and look for a specific product designed to solve my problem first.

[Danke]

These are the best extractors I've used, you can get them from Princess Auto for less than in this link.

http://www.powersportscanada.com/esh...EXTRACTORS.htm

You do need a nice reversing drill, and they can sometimes skate off what you're pulling or break but if a $40 bit fails saving a $1000 part it's still a net gain.

[MilanWG]

I personally don't want to drill out the screw if I don't have to. That is a last resort in my opinion. I am going to try to get a drill bit that will simply loosen the screw.

One question though. Once I do manage to get the screw out, what is the best method to "shorten" the screw so it does not protrude and cause problems like right now.

[Thenooblord]

grind the end off

[MilanWG]

Can you be a little more specific/helpful then just saying "grind the end off"

[FlyGuy]

You could try using "Screwgrab" to give you a bit more purchase on the stuck screw without risking further damage/stripping of the head. Suggest also spraying a bit of penetrating oil onto the threads (from the other end) and letting the oil work its way in before trying again with the screwdriver/screwgrab.

I believe that "Screwgrab" is available at Lee Valley and other similar stores.


Good luck,
'Fly

[Kokanee]

Originally Posted by TALIBANMILAN

Can you be a little more specific/helpful then just saying "grind the end off"

Dremel reinforced cutoff wheel.

Cut the screw as short as you need it w/ the wheel; using an angle grinder would most likely result in extra "waves" of metal because the wheel on a grinder is so thick. Once you have the screw cut, use a set of fine files to ensure that the threads on the screw are clear and correct.

[MilanWG]

I don't have a dremel at my disposal for the moment...

Anyone in The Ontario area that is willing to take a look?
I don't want to F&%* up my GBBR over some ridiculous screw.

[Kokanee]

A coping saw would work as well.

[MilanWG]

I don't have access to heavy tools and machinery like that unfortunately.

It would be a simple job for someone with the right tools. Anyone in the Toronto area or greater Ontario area?

[Thenooblord]

*ahem*

Ive got a lab with some stones used to shape porcealin, so a screw should be no problem to work with

[Danke]

When you do get that bolt out don't try cutting it shorter. Fine one a couple threads less to re-install.

When I've chopped bolts down what I do is spin a nut onto the bolt at where I want to cut, nip the end of and then spin the nut off and that cleans the thread. Depending on size/matierial I may grind the end I've lopped off.

[Thenooblord]

turns out it was actually 2 screws, the one he stripped, and an allen screw underneath, i just backed off the allen screw and put the other screw back in