My 2.5 hex screw is worn insofar as I cannot turn it, even after lashings of WD-40. Anyone know what tool or method I can use to turn it? It's the hinge on an outside french door.
Thanks.
I've got some lifeline pro hex keys that have a part for removing rounded hex.
Halford have a kit that might help?
That or an impact driver might work?
Is there room to use screw removal/extraction/gripping pliers on the head?
Perfect thanks.
If all else fails. Cut a slot in it with a dremel use a big screwdriver. Or move house.
Isn't the standard answer to try & find the nearest Torx driver & bash it in? It should give you more purchase than the worn hex.
Ive had some success drilling screws out, then gluing a dowel in for a replacement screw to bite into.
Probably a way down the list of options to try.
The other ootion I have is damaged screw extractor bit, basically bits that drill in the wrong direction, they usually bite after a while and oit come the screw. Pretty sure the smallest bit I have is for 2mm screws.
Cut the end off the worn allen key. Now new and unworn 🙂
I decided to move house, country's going down the drain anyway.
Hammer in a torx bit to the offending faster then undo. Worked for me on a thru-axle.
