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Strimmer spool problem

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  • danrv
    danrv Posts: 1,600 Forumite
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    Think I may need a new part now. Trying to cut through without damaging the spindle isn’t easy with an angle grinder.




  • Ganga
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    A new one is £18 plus postage
  • danrv
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    edited 1 May 2023 at 3:27PM
    The nut undoes easily now I can get to it. Wasn’t that tight. 
    The bumper screw cap should really have a metal thread insert of some kind to stop it spinning like it did. 
    Would’ve been ok if loosened and retightened occasionally.


  • Mutton_Geoff
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    Opportunity to grease up the cable now it's apart.
    Signature on holiday for two weeks
  • danrv
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    Mutton_Geoff said:
    Opportunity to grease up the cable now it's apart.
    Yes. Was wondering about that. 
    Hopefully the end can be removed.

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