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Old February 12th 09, 04:23 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
Scott Dorsey Scott Dorsey is offline
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Default SP-600 Hex screw all snockered up

N9NEO wrote:
I'm tryin to get this thing recapped and I got one of the set screws
on the xtal switch all buggered up. It's made out of titanium or
kryptonite cause I been after it with a drill for about 2 days and I
barely dented it.

Two stops at Ace hardware on my way home for their best drills and I'm
stymied. I started with a 1/16 white, then the black hardened, and now
the cobalt. The cobalt is probaby the best, but they'res gotta be a
better solution.

So what do kind of a bit am I looking for?


You want a reverse screw bit. It will drill a little bit, and in the
process it will loosen the setscrew. Try a local auto parts store for
a set of them.... most of the auto places only sell cheapies but they
will do the job once or twice.

Next screw I think I'll try some WD and a little heat.


WD-40 is basically useless as a penetrating oil. Try PB Blaster or
Break-Free or something designed for the job.
--scott

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