[Boatanchors] Loc-tite soaked set screws

[J. Forster]

jackiv@juno.com wrote:

So to loosen the screws i have tinned the wrench in the center, inserted in the
set screw, heated with the soldering iron and in a short time the screw was able
to turn. yup, this took a lot of space but...

That's a clever way to heat only the screw. I've had success with a heat gun,
iron, or in an oven. The same thing works with epoxies. I've often heated glued
parts to 400 to 500 degrees and they come apart easily. Heat also helps to get
the residual glue off a part, by just lifting it with a sharp knife when hot.
Wear gloves.

Take care,
-John