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Several Ways To Remove the Stripped Allen Plug

We cannot assume the moment of emergency especially in the sector of machinery. When any machine is working, we rarely think about all its parts and their functionalities. However, when there is a problem we have to think about it even a small part like a bolt. The incident of flat Allen Plug is not rare and it can stop the activities of the machine. It is very difficult to take out the sunken bolt as there is no space to grasp with the pliers. As it is quite a heavy plug, it is also not possible to drill that out. Here are the tips to remove the Allen Plug : In case the damaged plug is open then try to grab the head with the help of the pair of vise grips in order to lose it.  You can use hammer and chisel as the alternative option. Now you have to point the head with the chisel and keep hammering on the head counter in a clockwise.  You can use the star bits or torx. You have to grind or you can modify the tip of the plug in order to get tightly.  You can cut a slot on the s