C96 Stock repair ?

[alvin]

This is not the original screw there. Looks the tip is hex shaped, installed by a special tool. But this must be there for a long time and match this stock's overall condition. A new replacement screw won't make it prettier for sure. Downgrading for fun, I guess?

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by alvin

This is not the original screw there. Looks the tip is hex shaped, installed by a special tool. But this must be there for a long time and match this stock's overall condition. A new replacement screw won't make it prettier for sure. Downgrading for fun, I guess?

Alvin,
that is not the "tip", but what is left after the head broke off.

If the screw was stuck bad enough to break off the head, you are going to have major problems getting it out, it is probably "rusted" and stuck in the wood.

Drill out the bottom, then drive out the old shaft bottom to top.

Or just leave it alone.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

If the screw was stuck bad enough to break off the head, you are going to have major problems getting it out, it is probably "rusted" and stuck in the wood.

+1

Or just leave it alone.

And glue a screw head in the broken-off hole.