Cant believe I did this!

[Scattergun2570]

Pop a pic .   Try backing it out with your thumb ?

its broken just below the threads..of course..i dont think my thumb could come in contact with the screw..even if it could,,wouldn`t it be really tight?

Not really ,  that is a shoulder screw , i don`t think that you bottomed out  . The screw should be loose in the hole . As crazy as  it may sound try a pencil with a eraser.   

I actually got it out with a dental pick,it wasn`t tight. but thanks to everyone for the quick responses and suggestions.

[Reel 224]

Pop a pic .   Try backing it out with your thumb ?

its broken just below the threads..of course..i dont think my thumb could come in contact with the screw..even if it could,,wouldn`t it be really tight?

Not really ,  that is a shoulder screw , i don`t think that you bottomed out  . The screw should be loose in the hole . As crazy as  it may sound try a pencil with a eraser.   

I actually got it out with a dental pick,it wasn`t tight. but thanks to everyone for the quick responses and suggestions.

Remember Mike was right snug is all you need.

Joe

[Tiddlerbasher]

I've been using torque screwdrivers for a few years. Particularly for small threads into alloy or graphite/plastic. No disasters since doing it that way. Also remember to back off the torque approx. 15% when using grease on the threads. It is surprising how little torque is needed for the thread sizes we encounter in reel work.

https://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Torque%20of%20Stainless%20Steel,%20Non%20ferrous%20Torque.pdf

[bluefish69]

Rich

I see you removed the screw -- GOOD.

Now find a New One

Mike