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submitted 10 months ago by pageflight@lemmy.world to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

Most of the nuts came out with minimal force, but the last one just spins in place. I tried rubber gloves, painter's tape, and duct tape to get a better grip. I'd rather not cut a slot in the domed nut if there's another good strategy.

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[-] FrostyTrichs@crazypeople.online 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Super glue a socket to it, use a ratchet to remove it after the glue dries, then dissolve the glue away with acetone. If you need to you can glue a socket to the other side too to counteract the force of trying to loosen the bolt.

[-] DempstersBox@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Super glue is super brittle. Will fail at the first bit of force

[-] yuri@pawb.social 2 points 10 months ago

two-part clear epoxy will give a better hold and still dissolve with acetone

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