Bob La Londe wrote:
There is a cracked set screw in one of m Kwik 200 tool holders. It?s a 1/2
inch holder so its one of the most common and cheapest to find used. That
being said there aren't as many used Kwik 200 tool holders to be found on
the most obvious source (Ebay) as their used to be. I hate to pitch a tool
holder I already have over such a cheap part.

Here is the problem. There is a tool in the holder and its well secured. I
want to take the tool out, but even a clean crisp brand new hex key just
pops around like the screw is rounded, but its not. I'd like to save the
tool in the holder other wise I might be tempted to press it out.


If the tool is sticking out by a reasonable amount I wonder if you could
cool it enough to shrink it free(er). First thought was to dunk the
exposed end of the tool in liquid nitrogen while keeping the holder
warm, but that might be overkill. Dry ice in acetone is more readily
available and might be adequate.

You'd probably have to epoxy a wrench in the set screw to back the screw
out once the chill takes effect.

Please post what you try and how it works!

bob prohaska