I like Marvel Mystery Oil for tough jobs. Won't go into the pentrating bit...
Earl
On Wednesday 24 March 2004 08:48, you wrote:
> Also try Liquid Wrench (which may be more of a penetrating oil than WD40)
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> From: "PhotoSphere Olympus Camera Service" <olyfix@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 1:55 PM
> Subject: [OM] Re: Need help removing a stripped screw
>
> > Along with the other suggestions, I would first try dripping some
> > penetrating oil (WD-40, etc.) onto the head and letting it soak for
>
> several
>
> > days before doing anything irreversible. If you can remove the rest of
>
> the
>
> > screws, you might be able to "wiggle" the cover around and break the
> > screw loose, too.
> >
> > You didn't say which model this was on, or where. If it's something with
> > readily available replacement parts like an OM-10, you might not have to
>
> be
>
> > as careful as on say an OM-4. You might try cutting a slot with a "screw
> > slotting file" if it's a screw on an edge, disregarding any damage you
>
> might
>
> > do to the cover. Or, if you can remove the rest of the screws, and
> > especially if the jammed screw is a counter-sunk type, just pry the cover
> > off. This usually leaves the damaged head in place, which you can then
>
> grip
>
> > with an old pair of flush-cut wire cutters -- you know, the ones you
>
> screwed
>
> > up trying to cut that coat hanger!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gary Teller" <gmteller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 4:43 PM
> > Subject: [OM] Need help removing a stripped screw
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I need help with removing a base plate screw that has a
> > > stripped/rounded head? Apparently a previous owner had attempted to
> > > loosen the screw without success.
> > >
> > > I'm not able to bite into the head and get a turning grip with the
> > > small phillips or flat head (slotted) screwdrivers I have.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any surefire solutions for removing the screw? Or
>
> should
>
> > > I leave it to a professional repair person.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Gary
>
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