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Spring stuck on a busted screw
I have a stripped out nut stuck on the screw for the extruder idler. It doesn't look like there's a spare spring in the box. I've tried heating the screw and nut to get it off, no luck.
What's the best move here? Should I be asking for a new part, or can I use any old spring of a matching size from a hardware store?
![here's the screw](http://i.ibb.co/XsZbBhC/stuck-screw.jpg" alt="stuck-screw" border="0"></a>)
This topic was modified 5 years ago by thesilesian
Posted : 20/05/2020 5:14 pm
RE: Spring stuck on a busted screw
Hacksaw the nut on both sides and break the nut off the last little bit, with pliers
or hacksaw the the screw in half, and recover the spring,
or break the screw
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
Posted : 20/05/2020 5:52 pm