Rounded off a torx (T30) head screw, while removing boot hinge

[miller1098]

I don't know if you fancy doing this but it's the method I use most of the time and I've done this a lot.farm machinery rusty nuts.If you still have a head on the bolt get a small cold chisel and tap it on the edge in the direction you want.sometimes it's a good idea to give it a tap in the wrong direction just to break the bind.use a good weight hammer but fairly gentle taps and you can use quite a steep angle.i can almost guarantee that this will work but if it doesn't it won't stop you trying other options.

 

[oldcarman]

I don't know if you fancy doing this but it's the method I use most of the time and I've done this a lot.farm machinery rusty nuts.If you still have a head on the bolt get a small cold chisel and tap it on the edge in the direction you want.sometimes it's a good idea to give it a tap in the wrong direction just to break the bind.use a good weight hammer but fairly gentle taps and you can use quite a steep angle.i can almost guarantee that this will work but if it doesn't it won't stop you trying other options.

That's something I haven't used for a long time but you are correct , it works most times. JIM

 

[Barry Gadd]

I admire you're ability to run 10Km..... Good for you,I hope you were well supported with donations. (Both my sons are keen runners but I haven't run since Obe One Kanobe was a lad...)

I've removed the odd illegitimate little screw like your one by very carefully chiselling against the outside edge with a small sharp chisel.
You do need care here to chisel at a tangent . I find after a few good wallops I can usually get the blighter unscrewed.
I've not had much luck with the reverse threaded stud extractors and found the above more successful.
If you could over to my place (Woking) I'd be glad to help.

 

[miller1098]

I admire you're ability to run 10Km..... Good for you,I hope you were well supported with donations. (Both my sons are keen runners but I haven't run since Obe One Kanobe was a lad...)

I've removed the odd illegitimate little screw like your one by very carefully chiselling against the outside edge with a small sharp chisel.
You do need care here to chisel at a tangent . I find after a few good wallops I can usually get the blighter unscrewed.
I've not had much luck with the reverse threaded stud extractors and found the above more successful.
If you could over to my place (Woking) I'd be glad to help.

Good translation,must stop writing my replies in Welsh

 

[Barry Gadd]

Hi Miller 1098 When I posted I was still on page 1 of the string of posts......... Many apologies; I didn't see your post until I'd sent mine.
I will be more careful in future.
A good clout with a sharp chisel often does the trick.

 

[TaffZee]

Nice sharp chisel on the outside of the bolt creating a indent and tapped in the correct direction, you only have to move it a bit for it to become loose, tried and tested..

 

[oldcarman]

Just want to add that it's a bit tougher with a screw but if your chisel is sharp and you're careful it should turn out. JIM

 

[miller1098]

Hi Miller 1098 When I posted I was still on page 1 of the string of posts......... Many apologies; I didn't see your post until I'd sent mine.
I will be more careful in future.
A good clout with a sharp chisel often does the trick.

Don't apologise, it's great when someone else comes up with the same answer.i don't feel so lonely and It was a bit funny

 

[DivideBYZero]

Hopefully I'll get to look at it this Saturday. Again, thanks everyone.

 

[t-tony]

Nice sharp chisel on the outside of the bolt creating a indent and tapped in the correct direction, you only have to move it a bit for it to become loose, tried and tested..

Absolutely, unless it has been loctited, then..............................................

Tony.

 

[oldcarman]

Absolutely, unless it has been loctited, then..............................................

Tony.

Don't go spoiling the party Tony!! Think positive!! JIM

 

[miller1098]

Absolutely, unless it has been loctited, then..............................................

Tony.

Plan B,then C..........................