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Old January 13th 09, 01:21 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
Scott Dorsey Scott Dorsey is offline
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Default Stuck Setscrew in Aluminum Knob

Jeff wrote:
I need to remove an aluminum knob from a radio, but the Allen setscrew
is stuck solid.


Go to your local auto parts store and get a reverse screw drill bit.
Drill the thing out... it will probably come out from the action of
the bit long before you get drilling toward the shaft.

-- WD-40


I don't know what makes people think WD-40 acts as a penetrating oil.
It's not one. Kroil and PB Blaster are penetrating oils and they can
sometimes work although they are not as effective on steel/aluminum
sticking as steel/steel.
--scott

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"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."