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I have to change the blades of my planer, I have the blades ready to be replaced but I found a very difficult obstacle, when trying to unscrew one of the set screws that hold the blade in place, I have used a considerable torque to unscrew it and it looks like it is welded I dont want to break anything applying brute force and I ask for help if somebody knows how to soften this little set screw .

Is WD-40 considered penetrating oil? Yes I have used it and nothing happened still the same stubborness, some body told me to use heat with a torch but I am reluctant to do it in my planer, it is a very good planer.

Lecu

WD-40 is not the best penetrating fluid. Try some PB Blaster from Lowes or better yet some Gibbs. http://www.getgibbs.com/

mbcabinetmaker wrote:Lecu

WD-40 is not the best penetrating fluid. Try some PB Blaster from Lowes or better yet some Gibbs. http://www.getgibbs.com/

My local Home Depot carries it also.

okie dokie, will try And see what happen hope it work because I feel I am in a dead end with this set screw
Thank you much

heathicus wrote:

Cost effective alternative!:D

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Adding acetone and shaking vigorously(a mixture in a smaller container) may speed it up! Patience IS a virtue!

Are you acquainted with an 'impact driver'.

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