Ambidex side plate

[NiceRoach]

I like to give these guys a clean up put new oil in etc. Through time the screws can seize up like this bottom one which is very old and won’t budge. Any tips before a last resort of drilling ?

[Wallys-Cast]

Get someone to hold the reel steady while you try undoing the screw and at the same time keep tapping the screwdriver with a small hammer.
This usually works if your screwdriver is a good fit in the slot.

Wal.

[Liphook]

A decent penetrative oil and try tightening slightly before unscrewing

[Marc]

Soldering iron on the screw head to heat it up… if you’re brave

[NiceRoach]

Got it.

Thanks for the suggestions

Nothing drastic just sat the reel on a hot central heating radiator ( it’s still Baltic up here )

Gave it one last go and away it turned. I’ve a small collection of these reels and that was the only screw I’d be unable to get loose, so all good.