[Amps] Hex Head Screw Problem and Associated Temper Tantrum

[Gary Smith]

Sounds like they might be what's known as "Burstol" or "Bristol" screws. 
  Kind of look like regular hex head fasteners.  They are also known as 
"spline" screws.
Hope this helps,
73,
Gary...wa6fgi

Joe Giacobello wrote:
> I am trying to stay calm....
> 
> I am trying to open up the cabinet on my Command VHF-1200.  It uses 
> screws with recessed hex heads.  I was able to remove some of them, but 
> some seemed to be put in extra tight and in trying to unscrew them I 
> have rounded the hexagonal shape.  The screw heads are so shaped that 
> you can't even grip then with a pliers, etc.  Is my only recourse 
> drilling out the screws?  How can I do that without damaging the female 
> threads on the frame?  Or should I plan on replacing the screws with 
> self-tappers?
> 
> 73, Joe
> 
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