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Jimp57 
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 Topic: asking for advise on a screw issuePosted: January 12 2021 at 7:40pm |
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I have a screw that I'm having trouble getting out. I think it's called the fore stock bolt. It turns freely but that's about it. I don't want to ruin the wood or cut the screw out if at all possible. I'd appreciate any help y'all can provide Thanks.. I am including a couple of pics below   |
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Shamu
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 7:17am |
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There's supposed to be a round nut with a slot cut in it on the other side. You A: seem to need one, & B: have to hold it with a slotted screwdriver to tighten the bolt. This is aftermarket & also has a washer.  |
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 7:35am |
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Get a tiny blade type screw driver and get it in one of the slots while turning out the bolt. It takes a bit of finesse with a loose fitted bolt but it can be done. I had stated in your other post to not cut that forestock. A Mk2 stockset complete is selling at almost 500 USD now.
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 7:49am |
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I modified a flat tip screwdriver bit by grinding the tip with dremel cutoff wheel.
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 8:34am |
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surprised no one commented about his having taken the butt stock off without removing the fore-end first.
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 8:57am |
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That's an issue on No 1's. No 4's had a different style of butt stock bolt in conjunction with a spring washer. The newer design did not extend into the back of the fore-end.
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Jimp57
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 9:05am |
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Thanks guys.
I’ll give that a shot this evening when I get off. Thanks again
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 9:18am |
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we would all recommend not cutting original wood set , find a sported donor to modify
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 10:16am |
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Thanks. I want to keep this as original as I can so I'm trying to be extra careful. It;s already pretty rough. Thanks guys
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 10:42am |
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I expect that with the suitable tools; you should be able to remove the screw.
However if the screw cannot be loosened; I would suggest drilling out the screw thread for the nut end. That way you just need to find a replacement screw and nut.
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Posted: January 13 2021 at 10:47am |
aha. did not know that. thanks.
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Posted: January 16 2021 at 2:38pm |
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Thanks everyone for you advise. I was able to get the screw out using first a slender screwdriver and then I found eclip- pliers and filed the tips down to finish the job. I will make a tip like "britrifles" has for future work. I'm also going to buy replacements. This time with a locking washer. Thanks again.
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