Sebenza pocket clip screws always strip!

[Birdhunter1220]

I have a set of Snap On tools. I most always take off the clip just because I prefer to carry in my pocket. So far I have never had a problem (maybe just luck) with striping a screw. As Haze said make sure it is seated properly and us a good quality tool. If you feel play when you put the wrench in there is a good chance you will have a problem. Slow stead pressure.

 

[BellaBlades]

I have heard this a few time. I only took mine off one time, and probably never will again.
As long as you know how to stick your thingy in all the way it should no be an issue.
I also have tight fitting hex heads.
But I do seem to think they are just a tad softer or a different material than the standoff screws.
Matt

 

[JNewell]

'Tolerances' is a common term in this forum and the same applies to tools. The less play in the size of the hex tool, and the less likely it will round out the inside of the screw, as it can't start to twist, which begins the process of stripping the screw.

Cheap hex tools are made with looser tolerances, so the budget makers err on the side of caution by setting their process to make all the hex tools slightly smaller than the correct spec. This way the tool that are too big for spec, coming out of the factory, still fit, and the ones that are at spec or smaller fit as well and no one returns the tools or complains. You can imagine if 50% of your output was slightly too big for the hex hole, the problems you would have, so the cheap hex tools are typically mostly undersized. People who use them end up thinking the scews are bad. Wiha makes high tolerance tools that are the right size, and are less likely to start the process of the inside getting rounded out of your screws

I think in most cases the tolerances problem is not the drivers as much as the screws themselves. The consistency in size and even shape of the Torx and hex recesses on small fasteners is often very poor.

 

[tiguy7]

If you are using an L shaped Allen key, try using a 1/4" drive Allen bit in a screw driver handle. This will allow you to push the tool all the way in while distributing the break torque forces evenly to all 6 corners. Any slight misalignment of an Allen tool will increase the chances of stripping the hex recess. You can also mic. your bits to be sure you have the biggest size that will still insert into the recess. If you have a 4 way digital or dial caliper, you can measure the distance between the flats of the hex recess.
The recesses are made oversize, and the tools are made undersize. Try to get as snug a fit as possible.

 

[chadridv]

If you are using an L shaped Allen key, try using a 1/4" drive Allen bit in a screw driver handle. This will allow you to push the tool all the way in while distributing the break torque forces evenly to all 6 corners. Any slight misalignment of an Allen tool will increase the chances of stripping the hex recess. You can also mic. your bits to be sure you have the biggest size that will still insert into the recess. If you have a 4 way digital or dial caliper, you can measure the distance between the flats of the hex recess.
The recesses are made oversize, and the tools are made undersize. Try to get as snug a fit as possible.

Will do. Thanks for the advice. I will not attempt to remove the clip anymore with the tool provided by CRK. That seems to be the general consensus here. I guess I'm just in denial about it because I like to see everything coming out of CRK as perfect, but lets face it... the tool provided is a no good. Sorry CRK, still be favorite knife maker

 

[MiG Angel]

Will do. Thanks for the advice. I will not attempt to remove the clip anymore with the tool provided by CRK. That seems to be the general consensus here. I guess I'm just in denial about it because I like to see everything coming out of CRK as perfect, but lets face it... the tool provided is a no good. Sorry CRK, still be favorite knife maker

I thought the new tools provided were wiha? I saw that on a YouTube video...

 

[chadridv]

I thought the new tools provided were wiha? I saw that on a YouTube video...

thats cool! My most recent attempt was actually on a knife from 2006 with the original tool it came with. So that explains that.