more presto 6N motor problems

[tragwag]

so I believe I've narrowed down the motor issues in my 6N.
I think the capstan (the attachment that engages the idler wheels) is slipping.
I've checked the set screw that holds it in place, and the hex head is totally stripped.
It won't take any size hex key.

I've tried to cut a small channel in the screw, to then use a flathead, but my dremel tool does not have a thin enough attachment, and I want to minimize damage to the piece itself.

Any help would be great!
below is a picture of the motor on its side, sorry for the lack of quality.

[rsimms3]

Your best course of action is probably to take it to a machine shop, have them drill out the old screw, and create a new tap on the opposite side of the capstan.

[ROLANDJAYS]

I can machine what ever you need, for a fair price.
I have a machine shop in California.
let me know

[THEVICTROLAGUY]

the easiest and cheapest way to remove that screw is to go to any well stocked machine supply store and pick up a left hand twist drill bit, you will have to run your drill in reverse, but since the bit is now turning counter clock wise as it begins to cut into the screw it will unscrew it at the same time. this works 90% of the time, once the screw is out simply retap the hole if need be, if your careful you can get the old screw out and simply replace it with a new one, no damage done...