Torx Screw Issue on my ZT 0566

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So I just took off all the screws on the G10 side of my ZT 0566 to de-assist the knife. Everything went well enough until I screwed back in the middle torx screw. It did not tighten/completely screw in and now it won't screw out. Seems to rotate infinitely in place no matter which direction I go (clockwise and counter clockwise). I've tried shaking my knife and the screw won't even fall out or budge.

I had the idea that maybe I could take the middle torx screw out on the stainless steel side and poke the G-10 side screw out. Found out that this screw is also just spinning in place and not coming out no matter which way I turn. By the way, I haven't touched/removed this screw before hand.

Any suggestions or help is much appreciated! Thank you!
 
Have you tried putting lateral pressure onto the screw? Can not imagine it's spinning in place inside of the threads. Sounds like a weird mystery. If the heads snapped off you would think they would fall off when you shook it upsidown. When you say it did not screw in completely... What do you mean? Is it flush with the g10 or is it sticking out? If lateral pressure does not work I would try upwards pressure by lifting the g10 scale up while unscrewing. Good luck!
 
Yes put pressure on the scale when attempting to tighten or un-tighten. Or use thin pliers to hold the standoff which is what is probably spinning.
 
It sounds like the standoff is spinning. The easiest solution would be to use two torx drivers, holding one screw in place while you unscrew the other.
If that's not an option, you can try really tightening down one of screws and loosening the other with a quick jerking motion.
Alternatively, you can hold the standoff with a pair of needle nose pliers after wrapping it with a piece of cloth to protect it. Be aware that it may still get scratched up.
 
Off-axis pressure would be easiest, as mentioned. Take a wide flat screw driver, insert between scales (where the blade goes) and rotate so it spreads the scale/lock side apart, this will put pressure on the stand off holding it in place while you turn the screw. You could also accomplish the same thing by squeezing the scales together but I'd do it by prying (rotating the screw driver) the scales apart.
 
spketch said:
It sounds like the standoff is spinning. The easiest solution would be to use two torx drivers, holding one screw in place while you unscrew the other.
If that's not an option, you can try really tightening down one of screws and loosening the other with a quick jerking motion.
Alternatively, you can hold the standoff with a pair of needle nose pliers after wrapping it with a piece of cloth to protect it. Be aware that it may still get scratched up.
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Reading the replies and trying each suggestion out. Looks like spketch got it right. It did not cross my mind that this would have happened. Time to find some pliers as I only have 1 T-8 screwdriver...

As a follow up, how are the other standoffs not affected? Do I need to glue this one down?

Thank you for all your help guys! I can sleep easier knowing that I did not completely screw up my first knife and that there are wonderful forum members who can help me out :)
 
You don't need a replacement for the standoff. You just need another Torx driver...Big Boxes sell a set for just a few bucks or go to Sear's and buy one in the size needed rather than using pliers...yikes...
 
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