Stripped BB Hex Screw

Chronix

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Hi All

I have stripped one of my BB's hex screws while attempting to swap out the button. Does anyone know of a person that could assist me? I am not someone that is good with tools and I do not want to damage it further
 
Try a small rubber band between te screw and the bit you are using. Helps 75% of the times to get it out.
 
I have used the elastic band trick a couple of times and it does work, Sometimes.;)
What i have found that also works is a set of those screw extraction bits.
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If all else fails... Jai Haze also has a specific tool that is quite effective in opening up devices.... :rofl:
 
Drop of superglue on tip screwdriver.
Let it stick to the screw.
Unscrew.

Burn the screw off the screwdriver with a lighter.
Use a ventilated area as cyanoacrylate fumes aren't fun.
 
Hi all thank you so much for the suggestions. I have tried the rubber band option to no avail. Next up super glue option
 
Put a small drop of superglue on a piece of tin foil, push that into the screw and let it bite. Then try. Hope you get it.
 
Chronix said:
Hi all thank you so much for the suggestions. I have tried the rubber band option to no avail. Next up super glue option
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I use a smaller flat screwdriver. The screwdriver has to go inside the stripped hex with little play. (Mind your hands incase it slips) exert downward force and unscrew. *The jewelers screwdrivers works good.*
Works 99.999. % of the times for me.
 
Thanks guys, but I think the screw is too far gone.

Does anyone know of a person I could possible send it to in SA?
 
Someone with a 0.5mm or 1mm drill bit and a very precise drill stand will be able to help. Pretty much bust the screw from the top.

Or a jeweller who can precision weld can also bond a screwdriver to the screw head.
 
blujeenz said:
Thats some next level ideas right there.
Nice one man.
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If you do this at some point you would have to flatten the flutes somewhat before sharpening or else it slips.
I think I'll make a tutorial on this when I get a chance.
 
Resistance said:
If you do this at some point you would have to flatten the flutes somewhat before sharpening or else it slips.
I think I'll make a tutorial on this when I get a chance.
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Thanks for that ... Up until your post, I had never considered a set of Left Handed Drill bits, however I'm now in the market for a set :)Left hand drill bits.jpg
 
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