I need to remove my old HyGain HDR300 rotator from the Rohn 45 shelf. I bought something new. Stuck hardware is keeping me from getting it down. I may need to drill out a setscrew. If you are interes
1/4" (Milwaukee) cordless impact set on LOW.. New Allen socket, get comfy and let it Hammer for a few min. Or more. The vibration builds heat and breaks it loose.. increase power to next level after
I have a set of Irwin "easy-outs" that include reverse drill bits. I've had really good luck removing stuck set screws with them. The first step is to drill the screw with the appropriate size bit. S
I had two HDR-300's in the 1980's and they both required frequent repairs. I do not remember the set screw that you're referring to. I assume that corrosion has locked it in position. If it is really
Yes I was thinking standard drill bits. You could try an easyout once you get a smaller hole but that will only help if the reason you cannot remove it is a stripped hex. FWIW, I had two Yaesu G-2800
To help break loose the setscrew, put in an allen wrench and smack with it a hammer to break it loose. You likely can't do it well with an angled wrench, so cut the end off so you can tap it hard. Ho
PB Blaster, best solution for freeing metal to metal items I've found. Tried many others before but none worked as well. Was put onto PB Blaster by the USCG maintenance team down the coast in Charles
PB Blaster is good but nothing beats Aerokroil. Jim - K9DD PB Blaster, best solution for freeing metal to metal items I've found. Tried many others before but none worked as well. Was put onto PB Bla
I 2rd the node for Kroil. Soaking and heat has save me on farm equipement, cars and ham radio stuff exposed to weather Wayne W3EA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Wi
I second what Wayne W3EA says...Could not remember correct spelling of this miracle buster called Kroil...We use to use in machine shop I worked in on bolts that refused to come loose otherwise...Thi
Good suggestions received from this 'team' of experienced problem solvers. Aero Kroil is $20 at the auto parts store. I bought PB Blaster for 7 first to see if it work. After 5 minutes, nope so will