Wand Company Phaser Handle Stuck

[JonnyRingo1966]

Greetings all. I just purchased a Wand phaser on the Bay with the handle apparently stuck on to the p2 body. The seller said that after putting the phaser together for listing photos, they were unable to remove it. They said they did not overtighten it or see/feel a snap or other sign of an issue. I have tried unscrewing the handle while pulling outwards but it has not worked. The handle is firmly connected but not flush so it can move slightly. If I attempt to tighten it, it creates some resistance but does not tighten all the way and continues to spin. I'm posting here in the hopes that someone else may have encountered this issue and come up with a solution. Thanks, everybody...

 

[Captain Dunsel]

Greetings all. I just purchased a Wand phaser on the Bay with the handle apparently stuck on to the p2 body. The seller said that after putting the phaser together for listing photos, they were unable to remove it. They said they did not overtighten it or see/feel a snap or other sign of an issue. I have tried unscrewing the handle while pulling outwards but it has not worked. The handle is firmly connected but not flush so it can move slightly. If I attempt to tighten it, it creates some resistance but does not tighten all the way and continues to spin. I'm posting here in the hopes that someone else may have encountered this issue and come up with a solution. Thanks, everybody...

So, the rod inside the Phaser II grip just spins but will neither tighten nor loosen?

 

[JonnyRingo1966]

So, the rod inside the Phaser II grip just spins but will neither tighten nor loosen?

Yes sir.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

Yes sir.

Hmmmm…it sounds like the nut inside the Phaser II body has been stripped loose. Try to put a shim or two inside the hole where the post enters the Phaser II body (to prevent the nut from spinning), like a toothpick and then try to loosen the post.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

But…here is the other problem.

If you are able to remove the handle, the nut inside the Phaser II will likely remain loose and you may not be able to reattach the handle again.

 

[JonnyRingo1966]

But…here is the other problem.

If you are able to remove the handle, the nut inside the Phaser II will likely remain loose and you may not be able to reattach the handle again.

Not much room...

 

[Captain Dunsel]

Not much room...

Shoot.

 

[JonnyRingo1966]

Shoot.

I guess I'm going to leave it as is. It's for display so I don't actually need to put it in the case. I was just hoping there might be another solution. Many thanks for your response and suggestions! LLAP