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Broken heads Mauser capture screws

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NC Cruffler	Broken heads Mauser capture screws	Lead	[-]
Posts: 595 (11/21/09 07:41 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None Anybody got a decent method for removing capture screws with broken off heads? I can't seem to get a grasp on removing a screw body that small without damaging the female threads. TIA Dave Dave Green, NRA Life Member since 1973
beanstrung		#1	[-]
Posts: 5761 (11/21/09 09:53 AM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I'd start with a good soaking with Kroil, then use 1/16" or 5/64" LEFT-HANDED drill-bit, in a reversible drill. Use a point-punch to make your starting depression. Link: http://www.mytoolstore.com/hanson/hanson.html There's a good chance that the act of drilling left-handed will remove the screw. If it doesn't, then use a small EZ-out. Link: http://www.mytoolstore.com/hanson/extractr.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What part of "shall not be infringed" don't you understand? Joel 3:9-10
NC Cruffler		#2	[-]
Posts: 597 (11/21/09 06:17 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks, Beano. Especially for the links to the tools. I think I'll try one of those (used to be) big-headed/small shafted screws on the rear sight of an old 1903 Turkish Mauser first and see how things progress from there. I have about a half dozen broken screw issues scattered throughout my collection that I need to address. First, I have to get my boat over the accident site and retrieve them from Davey Jones' locker. Dave Dave Green, NRA Life Member since 1973
BobM14		#3	[-]
Posts: 756 (11/21/09 06:52 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Craftsman also makes a lil screw remover set that works well if the heads are stripped out or if broken off, you must drill a small hole or indention into the screw shaft. The lil tools are made to be spun backwards (to remove the screw) and cut on the end to bite in as you turn them. Best used in reversable drill and spin slow to moderate speed. http://www.sears.com/shc/...10153_12605_00952154000P Armed Infidel
NC Cruffler		#4	[-]
Posts: 599 (11/22/09 06:21 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks, Bob. I didn't see the size of the bits listed. We're talking about something around 1/8" here. Does it work in something that small? Dave Dave Green, NRA Life Member since 1973

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