Endura 4 screw sizes.

eyeeatingfish

eyeeatingfish

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I managed to strip some of my screw heads on my endura 4 when I was making my own orange g10 handles for the knife. Probably not under warranty now huh?

Anyway I want to know what size screws are in the Endura 4. I tried at the hardware, the real small standard sizes did not fit so I figure its metric. I dont know what size they are so I cant order from a knife parts catalog.
I did a search and checked the spyderco website but couldnt find the size.

THanks for the help.
 
Torx size T6. Hard to find in plain jane stores. Look up Snap On Tools or Mac Tools in your local phone book. They got em. They'll also have what it takes to drill out your stripped torx head. I'd suggest using a dremel to make a "slot" in the head and then using a straight slot screwdriver to screw it out. Anyhoo, good luck. :)
 
Did you try a #2-56? I don't know if that is right, just curious if you were able to see if it worked. I don't know if all T6 have the same threading but you usually order screws by the size and pitch and not what fastener size it accepts. If the screw is stuck I suggest an eze out which is basically a reverse threaded screw. It has worked really well for me and don't have to worry about cutting your knife in half trying to cut a slot in the head. Good luck hopefully someone who knows comes along.
 
If you haven't tried this already, it might be worth contacting Spyderco to see if they'll just send you some extra screws. Some mfrs. are known to do this, warranty or not. They do it to keep their customers happy. It might not even cost you anything. Can't hurt to ask, right?
 
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Thanks for the info! T6. Is torx have their own thread pattern different from metric and standard?


Interestingly enough I dont think I need anything to get the screws out. It seems that when a torx head wears out it sort of transforms into an allen wrench style head!

I did not want to purchase the replacement kit because I only needed the screws.
 
eyeeatingfish said:
Thanks for the info! T6. Is torx have their own thread pattern different from metric and standard?


Interestingly enough I dont think I need anything to get the screws out. It seems that when a torx head wears out it sort of transforms into an allen wrench style head!

I did not want to purchase the replacement kit because I only needed the screws.
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T6 only refers to the size & type of driver needed to remove it. There can be many different sizes (shank length, thread diameter, thread pitch), all with the same T6 head. This is why, in my experience, it's worth at least asking if the mfr. will send you some replacement screws for your particular model.

And, you're right. I've been able to remove stripped torx screws using an allen wrench (and sometimes, vise-versa).
 
eyeeatingfish said:
Thanks for the info! T6. Is torx have their own thread pattern different from metric and standard?


Interestingly enough I dont think I need anything to get the screws out. It seems that when a torx head wears out it sort of transforms into an allen wrench style head!

I did not want to purchase the replacement kit because I only needed the screws.
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You used a hex wrench on this knife? That would be why they got stripped. Torx kits can be purchased at many larger chain hardware stores for under $10.
 
RevDevil said:
You used a hex wrench on this knife? That would be why they got stripped. Torx kits can be purchased at many larger chain hardware stores for under $10.
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I think he was saying that he used the allen wrench to remove the screw AFTER the torx wore out
 
fatheadhill said:
I think he was saying that he used the allen wrench to remove the screw AFTER the torx wore out
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Makes sense, that is a good trick.;)
Luckily, I have not stripped any of the screws on my Spyderco knvies, I always test fit the torx and do a clockwise and ccw turn with the bit in my hand. If the bit spins before it engages the teeth on the screw head after changing direction, that is the signal to size up.
Also, if the screws are tight to open, the best thing is to leave the knife in the warm sun if possible for a few minutes, touch the scews with a soldering iron for about 3-5 seconds (to overcome red loctite) or a couple drops of Liquid Wrench work. Hard torque should never be needed.
 
I'd recommend buying an Endura 4 rebuild kit.
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