help plz: CRKT swindle disassembly - pivot "nut" spinning

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tuffluv

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The "bolt" is a one-sided T8. The "nut" side is smooth. I'm having trouble stopping the smooth nut side from turning as I try to loosen the bolt.

Any tips? Are my thumbs not manly enough?

thanks.
 
tuffluv said:
The "bolt" is a one-sided T8. The "nut" side is smooth. I'm having trouble stopping the smooth nut side from turning as I try to loosen the bolt.

Any tips? Are my thumbs not manly enough?

thanks.
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What usually works for me is to open the blade and put lateral pressure on it by pushing it against something like a piece of wood. That usually will bind the bolt enough to keep it from spinning.

(Just don't overdue it).
 
It seems like you figured it out, but I have a tip.... you can use a pencil with the eraser held against the smooth pivot. This holds the pivot with the friction from the eraser while you turn the other side.
Bruce
 
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