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Old 08-23-2009, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post

This problem was most probably caused by not clenaing out the recess in the top of the bolt where the allen fits in. If you clean that out and are very diligent about getting the allen pushed down all the way I don't believe you will ever strip out the insides. You also need to be very careful about keeping it straight while you are applying torque.
I completely agree with both of these points; also, DO NOT USE CHEAP TOOLS. I have pretty good quality tools and I've aready put an uncomfortable amount of wear on one or two of the hex's.
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