I fucked up and need help - Snowboarding Forum

thetraveler · 01-02-2011, 08:43 AM

My Raiden Blackhawk bindings were moving around too much when riding so I tightened the fuck out of them. In the process of screwing them in tighter I have managed to wear out the baseplate bolts (the bit where you place the screwdriver). Unsurprisingly, now I can't get the bolts out to remove the binding. The baseplate is solid metal. Anyone know a way to get those shits removed from my board? Alternatively, what is the least damaging way to the binding to get it removed?

basso4735 · 01-02-2011, 08:53 AM

With a dremel or something similar cut a slot on the bolt head and use a flat head screwdriver to remove.

kysnowboarder · 01-02-2011, 09:16 AM

Easy out drill bit if measures above don't work

Extremo · 01-02-2011, 12:43 PM

They make tools for that...I have one, but only needed it for a wood screw. It would probably be my first choice in a situation like this.

J.Schaef · 01-02-2011, 12:53 PM

you are probably using the wrong screwdriver.

Probably trying to use a #2 screwdriver. You need a #3 screwdriver for binding screws.

Milo303 · 01-02-2011, 01:32 PM

If you've stripped the heads, an easy out bit is about the only way.

Next time don't over tighten, get blue loc tite. NOT red loc tite

Argo · 01-02-2011, 01:41 PM

If it was super cold when you tightened them then the material was slightly more dense at the time. Now that it is inside and warm the material expands and makes it even tighter. Even a nanometer would cause you problems. If you would Have cooled them off outside it would have helped in the beginning. Now u may need the easy out type of bit if stripped. If not stripped then put them out in the cold for a few hours and try again.

basso4735 · 01-02-2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milo303

If you've stripped the heads, an easy out bit is about the only way.

Next time don't over tighten, get blue loc tite. NOT red loc tite

Easy outs break all the time, the trick I mentioned works well.

Phenom · 01-02-2011, 02:51 PM

This is why phillips head screws suck.

+1 to recutting a slot across the head and using a flathead screwdriver

Zee · 01-02-2011, 06:10 PM

Philips suck, I find Robertson (square) are least likely to strip...

01-02-2011, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
thetraveler Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 391	I fucked up and need help My Raiden Blackhawk bindings were moving around too much when riding so I tightened the fuck out of them. In the process of screwing them in tighter I have managed to wear out the baseplate bolts (the bit where you place the screwdriver). Unsurprisingly, now I can't get the bolts out to remove the binding. The baseplate is solid metal. Anyone know a way to get those shits removed from my board? Alternatively, what is the least damaging way to the binding to get it removed?

01-02-2011, 09:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
kysnowboarder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 329	Easy out drill bit if measures above don't work __________________ http://www.mtbshredder.com/j/ http://mtbshredder.com/gallery/index.php/Wardy

01-02-2011, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
J.Schaef Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Snohomish WA Posts: 295	you are probably using the wrong screwdriver. Probably trying to use a #2 screwdriver. You need a #3 screwdriver for binding screws. __________________ 11/12 Days riding: 63 12/13 Days riding 51

01-02-2011, 02:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Phenom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 649	This is why phillips head screws suck. +1 to recutting a slot across the head and using a flathead screwdriver __________________ East Coast Park Rat 2008 Burton Twin 157 w/ Rome 390 Boss 2005 Burton Canyon 168 w/ Ride LS "its ppl like you, that I would "impact damage" your face if i ever saw you keep your mouth shut. one more time, please and thank you." -user: chingy_

01-02-2011, 06:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zee -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,423	Philips suck, I find Robertson (square) are least likely to strip... __________________ The Never Summer SL-R is the best all mountain board I have been on... Ever. Buy it... Ride it... Love it...

01-02-2011, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
basso4735 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MA Posts: 214	With a dremel or something similar cut a slot on the bolt head and use a flat head screwdriver to remove.

01-02-2011, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,115	They make tools for that...I have one, but only needed it for a wood screw. It would probably be my first choice in a situation like this.

01-02-2011, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Argo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vail, CO Posts: 1,955	If it was super cold when you tightened them then the material was slightly more dense at the time. Now that it is inside and warm the material expands and makes it even tighter. Even a nanometer would cause you problems. If you would Have cooled them off outside it would have helped in the beginning. Now u may need the easy out type of bit if stripped. If not stripped then put them out in the cold for a few hours and try again.

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