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Old 08-18-25 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Iride01
Looks like the hole you drilled is already way off center and will cut some of the threads on the frame. You'll be surprised how easy the remains of that bolt might come out with a few blows on a well placed and sharp cold chisel corner placed on the outer edge and hit with hammer in the direction you want to turn it. Don't be shy with the hammer blow.
it's a 5mm screw... the chisel drive method won't work.
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