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  • 3 September 2017 at 13:23 #315011
    Shaun Trewinnard
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      @shauntrewinnard48432

      I have a SECO SRDCN 16×16 profiling tool – two questions:

      This tool takes an 8mm button tip. Unfortunately through fair wear and tear the key to release the tip has worn the socket screw to the point where I cannot free the tip. Any suggestions would be most welcome as these are expensive tools.

      In the case that the tip cannot be released can anyone suggest a supplier so I can purchase a new one.

      Always rely upon a fount of knowledge out there – Shaun

      3 September 2017 at 13:23 #18637
      Shaun Trewinnard
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        @shauntrewinnard48432
        3 September 2017 at 13:52 #315016
        Steve Pavey
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          @stevepavey65865

          There is a spares catalogue here which lists your toolholder and gives the order number for a replacement screw. The UK agent is

          Seco Tools (UK) Ltd

          Adams Way, Springfield Business Park

          Alcester

          Warwickshire B49 6PU

          Tel: 01789 764341

          Fax: 01789 761170

          You might be able to bring the head off the screw with a Dremel, or maybe unscrew it with a left hand drill bit, or even hammer a bit of copper or brass rod into the screw head and use that to unscrew it.

          3 September 2017 at 14:19 #315020
          Robbo
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            @robbo

            Try some folded tinfoil over the socket and hammer the key in, might give you enough grip. Or take the next size up key and hammer that in.

            3 September 2017 at 14:46 #315027
            Muzzer
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              @muzzer

              The inserts will be quite brittle, so if you are struggling to remove the screw, you could shatter the insert with a hammer etc as a last resort. That should leave the screw accessible and unloaded (ie loose), I'd imagine.

              Murray

              3 September 2017 at 15:13 #315031
              Chris Evans 6
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                @chrisevans6

                A lot of these screws have another hexagon on the underside. Failing that I have drilled many of these out over the years. Edit most times easier to drill from the underside to ensure on centre of screw.

                Edited By Chris Evans 6 on 03/09/2017 15:15:24

                4 September 2017 at 17:19 #315187
                Shaun Trewinnard
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                  @shauntrewinnard48432

                  Thanks for the replies everyone – I think I'll try SECO ltd. first and use a Birmingham screwdriver as a last resort.

                  Anyway many Thanks – Shaun

                  4 September 2017 at 17:49 #315192
                  Mick B1
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                    @mickb1

                    Another possibility – carefully grind a few thou off the tip of the key to remove the rounded edges and expose sharp corners.

                    Sometimes it works.

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