Stripped screw..help
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Topic: Stripped screw..help
Posted By: Tippmann_playa
Subject: Stripped screw..help
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 11:10pm
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Ok the front reciver screw/bolt whatever is stripped..like its not coming out with any sort of allen key.. any segestions? pref, quick easy solutions...any help is appreciated.
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Posted By: i type slow
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 1:14am
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what kind of gun do you have?
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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 1:16am
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Always check the sig. If you're ready to sacrifice an allen, Get the wrench meant to fit the screw and some epoxy. Mix the epoxy, and fill the screw head with it. Stick the key in there and figure out a way to hold it upright while it dries. Once it dries, unscrew. |
i type slow wrote:Posted By: TIPPY98ACT
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 2:34am
If possible, use a dremel and cut a slot in it. then use a flat blade screw driver to remove. Good luck! 
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Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 8:11am
Yep. ------------- 
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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 11:45am
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Posted By: TIPPY98ACT
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 11:51am
| Not if he could find a small cutting wheel. Or use one that is worn down. It doesn't need to be cut that deep. Just enough to get the tip of screw driver in it. |
Posted By: John_doe
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 8:52pm
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just get super strong glue, JB weld or bondoe put it in the screw stick the allen wrench in wait for it to dry unscrew and it should screw out but you would have to buy a new screw but that is minor
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Posted By: merc
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 9:05pm
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rounded head... just beat in a bigger wrench and twist it off ------------- saving the world, one warship at a time. |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 10:42pm
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like i said last night after msn sex, epoxy ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: i type slow
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 11:54pm
i feel stupid  when he says stripped does he mean: allen wrench into screw stripped, or thread on bolt stripped?  just asking so i can help you better ------------- ^^correct me if im wrong^^ search before you post!
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 12:00am
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allen wrench into screw he said it was like a perfect circle ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: Tippmann_playa
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 12:17am
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Ok update. I have went out and picked up some epoxy. Now I mixed the resin and the hardener and the allen key is supported into the mixture and screw head. Only 8 hours till I can attempt to turn it. Wish me luck. Has anyone ever tried this and it work? ------------- Tippmann A-5 APE Rampage 68/3000(remote) Collapsible Carbine Stock JCS Double Finger Flatline w/ Battle Shroud 14' Progressive Rifled Squeeshies Lightning Rod Vortex Mod Sly Profit EMRD |
Posted By: Belt #2
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 1:13am
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Yeah, It works. I used that method to get a broken chunk of tremelo bar out of my strat after i did a 9 step drop. The bar totally molested itself and broke off inside the screw hole, so i drilled it out, put in a nail, jb welded it, let it dry, then wrenched it out with a pair of kleins. It works amazing, you just have to set it up right. Another thing you can do is VERY CAREFULLY drill the shank of the bolt out. but I highly reccomend you don't do this. I've only seen 1 person ever do it successfully, and you WILL screw up your marker's reciever if you're not immaculate in your drilling practices. ------------- Most importantly - People suck. |
Posted By: Tippmann_playa
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 1:17am
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Noob thing...What is JB Weld exactly?
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Posted By: oldsoldier
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 1:27am
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FYI- there are drill bits called "screw out" flutted edged bits of various sizes, I have the craftmann set cost $22.50 for the 12 bits.
Works on flattip, crosstip, allen, as well as star heads. Place bit in drill, insert bit into any edge remaining of screww head, reverse our slow....... ------------- 
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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 1:28am
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Epoxy. Strong glue. |
Posted By: kickinwing2010
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 5:15pm
dont use these i have a set and i tried using them on a bike and it completely stripped the bolt even thow it was already stripped it made it worse so i dont recomend these ------------- 
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Posted By: kickinwing2010
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 5:16pm
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also jb weld can be found at most hardware slash retail stores like homedepot and walmart
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Posted By: Bandit5
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 1:43pm
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I have tried the JB Weld method and it did not work for me. THe other method that always works is to drill out the hole slightly larger and 1/4" into the screw head. Then hammer in the tightest fitting square head bit you can. Then just attach a multi-bit screwdriver to the end of the bit and turn it out. Square head bits are ideal for this because they have sharp edges and are tapered, so the farther you push it in, the tighter it gets. |
Posted By: Rock Slide
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 5:03pm
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I have a set of the craftsmen screw remover bits too. Love them. Its my first choice before the easy-outs get used. ------------- I bring annihilation and cheap red wine! |
Posted By: Tippmann_playa
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 5:22pm
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Ok. I tried to let the allen wrench sit in a mixture of epoxy and super glue, and that didn't work. So I drilled a hole a bit bigger and placed a square bit in as suggested by Bandit5. So hopefully this works this time or I think it will be time for a new A-5 body (If I can get just the body for sale, which I highly doubt)
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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 7:51pm
| Why'd you put super glue in there? And why didn't it work? |
Posted By: GI JOES SON
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 7:57pm
that was my first thought |
Posted By: killerhalo
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 8:04pm
| if u striped the screw top out once you get it out put a real steel screw in it and never have the prob again |
Posted By: Bandit5
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 8:43pm
I did that twice... both successfully, and it is surprisingly easy. The way the receivers work, there is only one threaded surface that is important, and that is the nut at the other end. It is actually surprisingly easy to drill straight through the bolt, and it is definately very easy to get out once you do it. |