Last week I had to as my DH to tighten the nut on my rotary cutter. I now need to change the blade. I think that nut is welded on there. DH is out for today. Thank goodness for my rotary cutter collection, but the other one is my fav.
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Last week I had to as my DH to tighten the nut on my rotary cutter. I now need to change the blade. I think that nut is welded on there. DH is out for today. Thank goodness for my rotary cutter collection, but the other one is my fav.
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It's one of the many parts of Murphy's law.
Can you put a drop of WD40 on the nut then try to unscrew it with pliers?
WD40 is not a lubricant; it will just gum it up. Try a few drops of sewing machine oil.
According to their specs and website, WD40 is a cleaner and lubricant. I have used it to unstick numerous metal parts for many years with great results. But I am sure machine oil works too.Originally Posted by OrangeSherbet
I have learned over the years never to use the word "tighten" when speaking to a man.
That is so true, Cass62. Anything that my hubby tightens is tight to stay.
Interesting! After having trouble getting my blades to cut for very long I found that it I LOOSEN the nut I get much more wear out of it. I think having it tight was causing only one section to contact the fabric! Now it "rolls" along while cutting.
Hope he can un-tighten it!
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Oh Cass62, that is so true !!! Been there, done that !!I have learned over the years never to use the word "tighten" when speaking to a man.
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