New model for OWK three holes saber... (New pics on pg 13. 11-17-2024)

[James Kenobi 1138]

Another option would be to drill it out, meaning to destroy the one that is stuck but once it’s removed replace it with a new one.

 

[Halliwax]

I would first let it soak in some penetrating oil over night

Another trick I have used in the past is using the eraser on the end of a pencil, applying pressure with that to unscrew it

If you could post some pictures of it close up to confirm it’s sitting flush, I find it hard to believe if it’s sitting flush it’s cross threaded..

 

[Meneldil]

I would first let it soak in some penetrating oil over night

Another trick I have used in the past is using the eraser on the end of a pencil, applying pressure with that to unscrew it

If you could post some pictures of it close up to confirm it’s sitting flush, I find it hard to believe if it’s sitting flush it’s cross threaded..

Here is the photo from side.

 

[Halliwax]

Interesting….

 

[Halliwax]

Where do you live?

 

[Meneldil]

Where do you live?

It's now midnight. But I will do the solution you've suggested after sleep.

 

[Halliwax]

Another thing you could do is go to the hardware store, get a rubber spacer (cylinder) and run a bolt through that with some washers.

Insert that into the bezel, and tighten it down with a nut, this squishes and tightened the rubber spacer inside the bezel

Then try and spin the bolt with a wrench to break it free

Here’s a quick diagram

 

[Halliwax]

Could always use a thick piece of rubber on top of the bezel and hold it down are hard as you can with your thumb and try and spin it that way

 

[Meneldil]

Another thing you could do is go to the hardware store, get a rubber spacer (cylinder) and run a bolt through that with some washers.

Insert that into the bezel, and tighten it down with a nut, this squishes and tightened the rubber spacer inside the bezel

Then try and spin the bolt with a wrench to break it free

Here’s a quick diagram

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Thank you again. I'll find the way to free the bezel and collar.

 

[Halliwax]

think of my bolt trick exactly how the Dremel wheel works on a Dremel

 

[Halliwax]

Thank you again. I'll find the way to free the bezel and collar.

Keep us posted, we will celebrate once you get it free

With it flat I doubt it’s cross threaded and just locked in there good

 

[Gregatron]

I can attest to the bezels being tricky. Getting them to fully thread in was pretty difficult, even with lubricant, and even when lightly screwing in all the parts at once to ensure alignment. There were some close calls and stressful moments.

 

[rockbottom]

The bezels on mine were tricky as well. Cut my fingers up on the episode 1 ones.

 

[Gregatron]

The bezels on mine were tricky as well. Cut my fingers up on the episode 1 ones.

Ditto.

 

[Meneldil]

Thank you for all the support, but the bezel and accent pieces are still stuck on their place despite using all the solutions you have presented. It is as if they're superglued on and I never used glue at all.

Perhaps I may have screwed down both parts while assembling it, yet I still wonder if the thread is damaged and cross threaded.

I am really sorry for bringing this up multiple times.

 

[Halliwax]

Never apologize we are all here to help.

 

[Khufu01]

Thank you for all the support, but the bezel and accent pieces are still stuck on their place despite using all the solutions you have presented. It is as if they're superglued on and I never used glue at all.

Perhaps I may have screwed down both parts while assembling it, yet I still wonder if the thread is damaged and cross threaded.

I am really sorry for bringing this up multiple times.

Did you try what Halliwax diagrammed? That seems like the last bet without having to replace the bezel if one is obtainable.

Here's an idea to add but I want others' input before you try it please. What about using a tooth lock washer in place of the washer inside the hilt? The tooth marks would be hidden but give some extra grab, right?

 

[Meneldil]

I FINALLY DID IT! I managed to pull out Bezel with pliers taped to not damage the surface. I did get some scratches on the hilt, but I'll use fine sandpaper to polish it.

Next is red button attachment.

 

[Halliwax]

Celebrate!!!!

Can you send us a picture of the thread make sure it’s ok?

 

[Halliwax]

Now that that bezel is out the red button thread/spacer should come out easier, give that stinka a try by hand first