fuckity fuck, knew this would happen.
I soaked the screw for a few days cos it seemed fairly rusty and bent, tried it twist it out and sheared off from both ends.
What are my options? drill and re-tap? do they make bolt extractors that small?
Have tried just using pliers but to no avail.
fuck.
The hard part will be trying to find somewhere that sells an Easy Out or Extractor drill bit in only the size you need. Might be easier to ask a machine or engineering shop to do it for you (simple job - if they could be bothered) or suck it up and get a set for yourself (worthwhile if your a petrol head).
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2nd question.
Where do I buy the adjuster screws? One was snapped on my Hillman but I got it out!
Group buy Jase? LOL
cheers spizza, gonna give the local frame builder a call, see what they charge. Would rather this done properly then me fukkin it up
I would use a modellers hacksaw to saw a slit in the end of the bolt that’s hanging out. Use a flat blade screwdriver to unscrew.
ive got a spare set, and few extras so i can toss ya one bra
have read that suggestion as well, problem is i think its seized hence why the other bits sheared off when i tried getting it out. argh
I need 2 (gotta match) with springs preferably! I’ve already lost mine 
but yes would be appreciated 
@ HLC: COLUMBUS DROPOUT ADJUSTING SCREW SETS WITH SPRINGS :: DROPOUTS :: Nova Cycles Supply Inc.
They’re not really exotic … most old school hardware’s should have an M3 x 0.5mm screw (phillips or flat), small springs to suit and you should be able to use the domed/serrated end caps from other sets to make 'em complete.
@ Jase: don’t worry if it fuck’s up and stays in there. Just grind out what’s left on the inside of the dropout and run without them. I do on a few frames without any issue’s but be warned that not all frames are so perfectly made that the wheel will sit in the right position without them (hence the reason for dropout screws on horizontal frames - to hide that the dropouts/stays aren’t exactly the same length/position). If that’s an issue then a few swipes of a suitable sized round file should match them up so the wheel sits straight 
yeh, after i calmed down a bit, ive realised the few mm difference isnt really going to phase me, so ill just put the other side in and ride it, it really isnt that big of an issue in the greater scheme of things.
just looks a little naff.
I had a frame with this issue, ended up drilling it out with a small drill bit, then ran a tap through the hole to clean out what was left in the threads. Worked perfect. There is potential for disaster as I think the screws are harder then the dropout itself, so the drill will want to wonder… But as long as you keep it straight there’s no prob.
But yea, if your not confident then the local frame builder would be the best bet
needle nose vice grips or just man up and drill it
^ Drill is your answer.
yep, another vote for drilling it! i’ve always thought fancy extractor kits were overkill for removing stuck screws.
Stupid lazy ass drill bits.
I know you already tried pliers but like alexb52 said, try again with needle nose grips. I had the same problem once only it was bent as well as seized, but after about a half hour of painfully slow twisting it eventually came free with no damage to the thread.
In my experience Alexb618 knows everything to do with bicycles.
i had this exact same situation about a week ago
the bolts are so small that they just about crumble when you drill them, pretty easy job
yeh, will give the need nose vice grips a go.
+1 - have success doing this with similar problems, not exactly this.
Then drill it out if this fails. Use a drill press and a vice if you can.