Threadlocker Removal

In the last episode, we talked about thread locker 101. The different types of compounds, how to apply it and when to use the different types.

Following up, we are now going over threadlocker removal. How to remove screws and fasteners that have been secured with thread locking compound. Some can be more difficult than others but using the techniques shown in this video you shouldn't have any issues. Thanks for watching!

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[ndjr]

The soldering iron tip is absolutely genius. Very pinpointed heat that did no damage to my FDE finish on the slide of my FN509. 60 seconds and got it loosened enough for the T10 torx driver to break the hold. This was on blue loctite. BRILLIANT!!! Thanks for saving me a trip to the gunsmith!!!

[ironpoopie]

I used a hair dryer on high heat, within a few seconds removed a compensator mounted with Red gel Loctite. Thanks for the advice.

[eyeofmit]

Good stuff as always. It's these tips and information that can make or break an afternoon of working on guns.

[pickinyou]

The soldering iron is all you need. His tactics were perfectly fine, but... if you are unsure of the glue used, or what you may damage from too much heat, the soldering iron is the best over all tool to use. Also, like he is using, the shortest driver you can get is the best. His Snap On T Handle is a dandy one to carry.

[fritze]

Great breakdown, love that you showed the use of a soft jaw vice. Bob Smith Un-Cure runs about $6.00 a small tube as shown. Also when setting a driver bit to test a screw to see how difficult it will be to remove, rap the driver with a soft mallet, it seats the bit into the screw and helps loosen things up. I loved that solder iron tip, kudos.

[Dan-dijd]

The tried and true method I use is a kettle pot of boiling water poured on to it. Never had anything not come unstuck after doing that. The other good news is that since it's very hot water it'll evaporate very quickly from the metal but I use a can of compressed air to blow out any collected water.

[shotgunkirk]

Very good video. This is what makes the internet useful. This is what put us into the information age. I've paid for information that couldn't compare to the quality and usefulness of this video. Well done.

[michaelbrown]

Thank you so much for this video, Guns & Tactics. Exactly as Dave Timm said, the Bob Smith Industries un-cure compound works very well on medium strength compounds and some high strength compounds but on heavily applied high strength, red threadlocker the small butane torch worked extremely well. Greatly appreciated, Dave!

[forevercontrarian]

Thorough, educational and professional! Thanks!

[BfreeBob]

Great info! Yesterday I stripped out the tiny hex screw on the rear sight of my Walther .22 and I've been trying to figure out how to remove it. The solder pen tip sounds like it might do the trick.

[paraguitarmedic]

This is one of the best channels on youtube. I learn so much from your channel, man!

[WardenWolf]

One solution I've found is hex head screwgun bits. Once tapped deeply into the screw head with a hammer, a power drill can extract screws that will bend an Allen wrench. For this purpose, I recommend the Boxer BX100 kit.

[skeetermartini]

Kano kroil worked like a charm on my cz threaded barrel. Accidentally put a little too much blue locktight on the thread protector and it wouldn’t budge. Just put some Kroil on it and gave it 5 mins, then put a rubber hose around the thread protector and crescent wrench the mother affer!

best diy videos for gunsmithing here in youtube, thanks a lot for the help guys!

[Andrewor]

I bought a mid priced heat gun off Amazon and that has worked great removing red loctite and loosening a barrel nut on a Rock River Rifle.

[HidInMistProductions]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been trying to unscrew a bolt for the seatbelt assembly in my car. It seems that the bolt is threadlocked. I'm going to try the compound and see if it helps! The bolt is really close to the carpet so I'm not sure if using the little soldiering gun would be safe.

[TheDaumWorld]

OMGGGG I FINALLLLYYY FOUND THE VIDEO. GOODNESSS GRACIOUS

[alant]

I hate in other videos when people just say... use “Loctite”... without saying what type....ugh.
Don’t assume people know what you are talking about.
Anyway... GOOD video!!

[scott]

Just used the Blue propane tank BernzOmatic torch to remove a BCM gas block. Only took 1 and a half minutes of heat. Thanks!!!

[dan]

Thank You so much. My mechanic friend said you will never get that screw out from my shotgun stock.
I used a blue thread locker on my Boyd laminate thumbhole stock.
It has a Allen screw and I'm concerned about stripping it halfway.