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safilipp · 6 February 2009, 05:31 AM

I am trying to re size a 78360 Rolex oyster band that my brother used until now. It has all its links and is in very good shape. Since my wrist is smaller I tried to get two links out. One on each side. To my surprise except one, all other screws are so tightly stuck that I cannot unscrew them. I am afraid to strip their heads if I continue trying. I tried spraying with WD-40 to no avail. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!!

Tools · 6 February 2009, 06:00 AM

The screws are put in with a dab of lock-tite,

The release agent for lock-tite is heat, so you might try your hair-dryer on the screw ends for a minute or two (you do have a hair dryer, right)

Ensure that you are using the correct size screw driver...

Hmmmmmm............... First, you might try some hot water because you need to get that slippery WD-40 off, otherwise, you will slip with the screwdriver and scratch things up.

There really is a tool to remove tight screws, so a watchmaker might be your next stop if a bit of heat doesn't work

(Do not use a blowtorch !!)

2th Dr · 6 February 2009, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

....(Do not use a blowtorch !!)

Please refer to Jocke's post on removing the cyclops...

charliec · 6 February 2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Please refer to Jocke's post on removing the cyclops...

I've seen that piece of art !!!

safilipp · 8 February 2009, 12:31 AM

Hi Tools, thanks for the tip. I tried with the hair dryer after washing it thoroughly to eliminate the WD-40 but still no success. Any other advice?

6 February 2009, 05:31 AM	#1
safilipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 24	Stuck crews of a 78360 I am trying to re size a 78360 Rolex oyster band that my brother used until now. It has all its links and is in very good shape. Since my wrist is smaller I tried to get two links out. One on each side. To my surprise except one, all other screws are so tightly stuck that I cannot unscrew them. I am afraid to strip their heads if I continue trying. I tried spraying with WD-40 to no avail. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!!

6 February 2009, 06:00 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The screws are put in with a dab of lock-tite, The release agent for lock-tite is heat, so you might try your hair-dryer on the screw ends for a minute or two (you do have a hair dryer, right) Ensure that you are using the correct size screw driver... Hmmmmmm............... First, you might try some hot water because you need to get that slippery WD-40 off, otherwise, you will slip with the screwdriver and scratch things up. There really is a tool to remove tight screws, so a watchmaker might be your next stop if a bit of heat doesn't work (Do not use a blowtorch !!) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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8 February 2009, 12:31 AM	#5
safilipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 24	Hi Tools, thanks for the tip. I tried with the hair dryer after washing it thoroughly to eliminate the WD-40 but still no success. Any other advice?

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