Allen Bolt Rounded Off!

[BretonM]

Hi guys,
I'm trying to replace the old lock on grips on my Voodoo with new ones.
I have successfully replaced the left grip but the bolts holding the old right grip on are stripped.
I have no idea what to do.
Does anyone have any ideas???
Thanks.

 

[flake99please]

Try a Torx fitting.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

If you have a Dremel, use the cut-off wheel through the slot on the grip.

 

[BretonM]

If you have a Dremel, use the cut-off wheel through the slot on the grip.

That's what I've heard but unfortunately I don't have a dremel and my hacksaw is broken.
Any more suggestions?

 

[BretonM]

Try a Torx fitting.

What is one of Those ??

 

[fossyant]

It's a star shaped 'hex' socket. You may have some in your socket set(if you have a socket set). You tap it into the hex slot, and there may just be enough purchase to undo it.

 

[flake99please]

 

[midlife]

I'd also try a Torx but substitute the word tap above with smack

Shaun

 

[BretonM]

It's a star shaped 'hex' socket. You may have some in your socket set(if you have a socket set). You tap it into the hex slot, and there may just be enough purchase to undo it.

Is a star shaped hex socket the same thing as an Allen key ????

 

[BretonM]

I'd also try a Torx but substitute the word tap above with smack

Shaun

Is that the only way ??

 

[BretonM]

Thanks.

 

[midlife]

Is that the only way ??

Trying a Torx in a rounded AK fixture is a reasonable next step before drilling / easy - out etc. Maybe smack was not a good adjective.... healthy tap?


Shaun

 

[screenman]

Stripped to means the thread has gone and the bolt just turning, in which case the torque will not work.

Now if he means the hex has rounded out it may well work.

 

[BretonM]

Stripped to means the thread has gone and the bolt just turning, in which case the torque will not work.

Now if he means the hex has rounded out it may well work.

When I put the hex in the bolt it's just spinning. But the bolt (where it should be hex shaped) is round but the Allen key is fine.

 

[BretonM]

This may seem strange, but could I put some superglue in the bolt or on the end of the Allen key and leave it to dry, and then turn it and see if it works.
????