Rounded Grub Screws Removal

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  • As title suggests. Picked up a free frame a few weeks ago and the seat post is held in place with 2 grub screws that have had the socket rounded off and I would guess are seized. Whats the best way to remove these?

    I was thinking drilling them out but I don't want to risk damaging the threads if I can help it. Any other methods? If not, how much would an LBS charge to get them out?

    Cheers,

    Tom

  • Something like this?

    http://www.screwfix.com/p/screw-extractor-5-piece-set/18643

    Have used to remove rounded off bolts with success before

  • Well, this looks perfect. Just ordered some to collect. I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers mate.

  • Hammer in a torx bit.

  • tried both of these suggestions but the grub screws seem like they are monumentally seized

  • Hmm. I haven't really got any other ideas.. Did you do it by hand or using a power drill?

  • I used a power drill but it wouldn't bite.

  • Grub screws can be made of quite hard material and can be very difficult to drill, if possible try starting with something like a 2mm dia drill or less. What size are the grubscrews?
    If you can find a grindstone small enough that would probably work with perserverance.

    Or buy some super hard bits. https://www.eternaltools.com/carbide-micro-drills

  • Did you drill a hole in it first? (Just checking!)

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