[Boatanchors] Re: Loc-tite soaked set screws

[J. Forster]

Barry L. Ornitz wrote:

> Bob Mattson, W2AMI, asked about loosening setscrews sealed with Loctite.
> Several people suggested heating the joint, and finally in the next digest,
> John Forster suggested heating the Allen or spline wrench with a soldering
> iron to transfer heat
> to the setscrew.  This is about the best method I have found.
>

Barry post is very interesting and usefull, but he gives me credit for the
suggestion of another:

 "so to loosen the screws i have tinned the wrench in the center, inserted in
the setscrew, heated with the soldering iron and in a short time the screw was
able to turn. yup, this took a lot of space but...  solvents don't seem to be
able to get in there
        old jack "             jackiv@juno.com

I suggested heating, but Jack deserves the credit for posting the clever means.
I merely said it was a good idea.
-J