I've used this stuff for years and it has penetrated every rusted and frozen fastener on which I used this product -
![Bottle Liquid Bottle cap Fluid Drink]()
Makita 3600BR stopper screw frozen in place
I'm trying to remove the stopper to fit the Makita 3600BR router in my router table but the flat head screw M6 is frozen. It's been there for 35 years. Any clues on how to loosen it? I tried a bit of RHS hitting a shifter handle with a piece of wood but it just bends the RHS out of shape.
1 - 13 of 13 Posts
If you use that penetrant, clean it thoroughly after, If it gets on your work piece, it may ruin any finish you apply.
Very definitely, Tom. Forgot to mention that.If you use that penetrant, clean it thoroughly after, If it gets on your work piece, it may ruin any finish you apply.
G'day and welcome to the forum, @flywire.
I am asuming the router table is steel? I would try the penetrating oils, or heat....
Might be a good time to buy a impact wrench?
I am asuming the router table is steel? I would try the penetrating oils, or heat....
Might be a good time to buy a impact wrench?
I hit it with WD40 yesterday but that didn't make any difference today.
Didn't for me, either. That's why I use the Dupont Teflon product I mentioned.I hit it with WD40 yesterday but that didn't make any difference today.
Thanks David, I didn't realise you were referring to the same part. That product doesn't seem to be available locally but I've had a fair amount of success with petrol or distillate (automotive fuels) to free up rusted nuts previously. I'll have to understand more about penetrants.
A slotted screw head doesn't provide much purchase.
A slotted screw head doesn't provide much purchase.
Welcome to the forum @gwilson1656
G'day and welcome to the forum.. @gwilson1656
If you can get your hands on some, Kroil is my favorite. It's made for steel on steel seized bolts. I'm not sure how it would free steel on aluminum. Keep your part wet with it for couple days, then use some vice grips on end to work the screw back and forth, if you can get to it.Thanks David, I didn't realise you were referring to the same part. That product doesn't seem to be available locally but I've had a fair amount of success with petrol or distillate (automotive fuels) to free up rusted nuts previously. I'll have to understand more about penetrants.
A slotted screw head doesn't provide much purchase.
1 - 13 of 13 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Router Forums
A forum community dedicated to router and woodworking professionals and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about different types of routing and routers, shop safety, finishing, woodworking related topics, styles, tools, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Recommended Communities
