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  • Jun 21, 2014, 07:47 PM
    Kack
    Problem loosening faucet screw
    How do I loosen the screw on the underside of the faucet handle if the allen wrench didn't work?
  • Jun 21, 2014, 07:58 PM
    ma0641
    Please do not double post.
  • Jun 22, 2014, 06:17 AM
    speedball1
    There are several things that you can do.
    1- Drill it out **or**
    2- Take something with a small thin blade and see if you can wedge it in the Allen and head screw. Then back it out counter clockwise. Good luck. Tom
  • Jun 22, 2014, 06:50 AM
    Mike45plus
    For loose fitting allen wrenches, I've had luck wrapping the end of an allen wrench / key with a small square of aluminum foil...
  • Jun 22, 2014, 09:00 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    For loose fitting allen wrenches, I've had luck wrapping the end of an allen wrench / key with a small square of aluminum foil...
    Outstanding!
    Thanks Mike for your solution. You just taught this old dog a new trick. Tom

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