[Test-Equipment] Difficult Allen Screws

[John]

Do they sell small sized extractors that would be suitable for the small
grub screws used in typical ham control knobs?  I have only seen the
larger sized extractors 1/8" and up.

Thanks

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "wolfbob" <wolfbob at csnsys.com>
> To: <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>; "Dr M J DiGirolamo" <DrD at 2020.com>
> Sent: 14 July 2004 06:44
> Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Difficult Allen Screws
>
>
> > I use a screw extractor (from Sears) and then replace the screw with a
new
> > one after removal.
> >
> > WBob
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dr M J DiGirolamo" <DrD at 2020.com>
> > To: <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 10:18 PM
> > Subject: [Test-Equipment] Difficult Allen Screws
> >
> >
> > > Dear Colleagues,
> > >
> > >          I need some help and or tips on how to remove frozen Allen
> > > set-screws like the ones found on equipment knobs.
> > >
> > >          The typical scenario happens when trying to remove a stubborn
> set
> > > screw. The Allen wrench "slips" and rounds the insertion pattern
> > > slightly.  Has anyone heard of a slightly oversized set of Allen
> wrenches
> > > (on the order of .001" - .002") or is this the wrong approach?  If
they
> > > exist, who supplies them?
> > >
> > >      Any comments and/or suggestions are welcome.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Mike DiGirolamo, W4XN
> > > Charlottesville, VA 22901
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