[Milsurplus] set screw question -

Rod Hogg revcom at wbsnet.org
Tue Nov 10 11:02:48 EST 2009


A good product to have around for set screws that have the blue/green/red
cement is GC's Service Solvent.  Works wonders in softening up the glue.
Just a little dab on it and let it soak the screw comes right out. (provided
is NOT rusted in!)

Rod
KØEQH


-----Original Message-----
From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tony Snider
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:50 AM
To: Milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Milsurplus] set screw question -

method that works for me EVERY time on old Mil gear

soak them good,

use a good made in USA straight shaft Allen with a nice fresh cut/new end
(like an Xcelite set )

 use a small adjustable wrench to put a little pressure the way you want to
turn the set screw,

 give the butt of the Allen shaft a few taps with a little brass hammer,
jewelers version of an impact gun!!  gets even the super rusty ones.

the shorter the shaft better it works. It was worth it to me to buy a set
and cut them down.




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