Stripped Torx Screws

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John13

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So today I was trying to take the clip off of my contego and stripped a screw and I can't get it out. What are some ways to get the thing out? I saw some other threads mentioning the use of power tools, and I don't have any so are there any other suggestions? Why do they even use torx screws anyways... they strip way easier than any other type of screw.
 
John13 said:
Hi

So today I was trying to take the clip off of my contego and stripped a screw and I can't get it out. What are some ways to get the thing out? I saw some other threads mentioning the use of power tools, and I don't have any so are there any other suggestions? Why do they even use torx screws anyways... they strip way easier than any other type of screw.
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May not be what you're looking for right now, but could possibly save headaches in the future.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...CREWS-Good-tools-can-save-you-much-misery!!-)
 
My only suggestion would be to turn the whole clip if you were able to get out the other screws and hopefully you can back it out that way. Then contact BM for some replacement clip screws. If all else fails send to Benchmade.
 
John13 said:
Hi

So today I was trying to take the clip off of my contego and stripped a screw and I can't get it out. What are some ways to get the thing out? I saw some other threads mentioning the use of power tools, and I don't have any so are there any other suggestions? Why do they even use torx screws anyways... they strip way easier than any other type of screw.
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Depending on what size the screw is, what other size Torx bits you have, and how hard the bits and screw heads are, sometimes you can tap the next size up into the buggered Torx head and get a good enough grip to get the screw out. For example, I've rescued damaged T6 screws with a T7 bit.

To avoid this, you need good quality, properly sized, properly hardened tools in the first place.
 
Try the Sears Craftsman Screw-out, size X1-small. I've used it to remove Torx and hex screws that were stripped.

Good luck!
 
JNewell said:
Depending on what size the screw is, what other size Torx bits you have, and how hard the bits and screw heads are, sometimes you can tap the next size up into the buggered Torx head and get a good enough grip to get the screw out. For example, I've rescued damaged T6 screws with a T7 bit.

To avoid this, you need good quality, properly sized, properly hardened tools in the first place.
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I've done this successfully a number of times, myself. :cool: I will also echo the advice to invest in a really good set of Torx drivers. They are indispensable to the modern knife knut, so you might as well bite the bullet and get it out of the way right off the bat. Go German. Wiha or Wera. :thumbup:
 
Well I guess I did something wrong when unscrewing it because I got a pretty nice torx set. Do any of you know why the knife industry uses torx? A flat head or phillips would be a lot less likely to strip....
 
Ive found the opposite for small screws, phillips and flat head are awful. Torx screws are a precise size and allow the most contact with the bit. Ive never had one strip when using a quality torx set. Most sets out there are crap unfortunately. It is also possible someome was overzealous with loctite.
 
It's not the Torx head but the size and material of the screw...they are rather small.
I've found the best way to remove these screws is to apply decent pressure on the torx driver to make sure the tip is fully inserted in the screw and maintain that pressure until the screw is loose. Otherwise the driver does not seem to seat all the way and can start to strip the screw at the top.

I'd send the knife back rather than screwing around with it.
 
I have a contego and once decided to crank on the lock pin torx as hard as I could. No joke. The screw and the bit took zero damage. Conclusion - strong screws, strong tool... Wiha.
 
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