Screws stuck, because of loctite.

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I send in my knife to the manufacturer for repairs, and it seems they greased the knife :thumbup: but also loctited my Clip screws. :rolleyes:

The torx screws are almost at a point a Torx tool won't fit anymore.

I used a soldering iron to heat the screw.
I boiled the handle with the clip for 10 minutes in water.
I used a lubricant which removes rust and stuff. (Don't know the word)
I cursed very loud.

I really want to remove the clip :mad:
Any more ideas out there short of drilling out the screws?

I don't care about what happens to the screws, I got replacements.
 
Sounds like you have your own answer. Drilling needs to be done straight and do you have the metric tap to chase the threads if necessary?
Another option would be to send it back to mfg. with a note. Tell them that you want to take the clip off at times and now you can't due to their securing the screws holding the clip. Let them worry about screwing it up. Good luck
 
if the screw heads are raised above you could try cutting a notch in the top of the screw and using a flat head screw driver instead of a Torx bit.
 
How long did you leave the soldering iron on the screw? I expect it should take about 10 minutes to reach over 350F that it requires to be weakened. Also adding a small ball of solder on to the top of the screw even if it doesn't stick to the screw will help the heat flow from the iron to the screw.
 
65535 said:
How long did you leave the soldering iron on the screw? I expect it should take about 10 minutes to reach over 350F that it requires to be weakened. Also adding a small ball of solder on to the top of the screw even if it doesn't stick to the screw will help the heat flow from the iron to the screw.
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Ah! I definitely didn't do it for 10 minutes. Also I did not add solder.
 
I use a pencil torch my self, usually only takes 30 seconds or so, just don't use on any type of plastic handles.
 
there are screw removal tools when used in conjunction with a hand drill or power drill they work quite well, many stripped screws have come out!

also with the screw removal tool, it can help to drill out ONLY the head of the screw so the removal tool can grip better.

if you can't get replacement screws quickly I find that a nice little jewlers file makes a good notch for a flat head screwdriver.

good luck

~Jon
Kniferights.org member 606. how about you?
 
Alright I screwed :) up.
I filed and sawed the screws and they are unusable.
Here is a crappy picture:
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I attempted to saw and file to get a normal screwdriver to fit, because the hex tool didn't fit anymore.
I have failed, the screws are even more fucked up now.
Could I send it back to Kershaw or will they just laugh and send it back to me?:cool:

Should I also leave the tape on when I send it in?
 
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Just get a pair of vise grips and carefully lock onto the screw. Twist away. If you mangle the sides of the screw a little, all the better--it means more grip! :D It might take you a few attempts to get a good lock on it, but I've done it with good success before.

If you have any crummy spare screwdriver bits or steel rod you might try soldering them into the screw and using pliers to wrench on it, too.
 
the kid said:
Ah! I definitely didn't do it for 10 minutes. Also I did not add solder.
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Don't do either.

30 - 40 seconds will bring it up to temp and you don't need any solder. :rolleyes: (If you don't believe me, just touch it!)

FWIW, manufactureres often put the "new guys" in repairs and service as part of their product familiarization training.

Sounds like some ham-handed gorilla didn't realize that they use screws instead of rivets on the clip because someone might want to remove the damn thing!

I'd send it back, too.
 
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