[Boatanchors] B&W 376 Coax Switch

[Ken]

Garey;
    If you figure out an easy way to get it out, let me know.  I just 
trashed two irons at work trying to the set screws out.

On 12/18/2012 11:52 AM, Garey Barrell wrote:
> Richard -
>
> I have a problem along theselines......
>
> I have a nice American Beauty soldering ironthat I picked up at a yard 
> sale. Heats up fine, but the solid copper tip is loose in the element. 
> It's held in by a single small set screw (slotted head) that is frozen 
> SOLID.
>
> I have tried.... Penetrating oil, Kroil, turning it on to heat up, 
> hammer, impact screwdriver, and probably something else I have 
> forgotten.  It won't budge.  I suppose I could drill it out and 
> re-tap, but this is the first time I have been defeated by a rusted 
> fastener.... So far!!
>
> 73, Garey - K4OAH
> Glen Allen, VA
>
> Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line
> and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs
> <www.k4oah.com>
>
>
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