Trying to get tube faucet handle off
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Trying to get tube faucet handle off
We had a handle break on the tub faucet. It was put on back in ‘95 and refuses to come off. I cleaned up the break. The hex screw on the outside was stripped. It broke off on the inside. I tried using an extractor, I’ve tried drilling it out. I was able to get the screw out that I thought was holding the handle on. It still will not come off. So, it must be that the remaining piece of the hex screw is keeping it from coming off. My 20 minute project is now going on 3 days.
I appreciate any advice I can get on where to go from here.
thank you
I appreciate any advice I can get on where to go from here.
thank you
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You'll likely just have to cut and break it off. Dremel tool, hacksaw, big channel locks, whatever it takes...just don't beat on the stem.