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Postby Mark Well on Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:34 pm

JOB DONE!

I turned my machine upside down to unscrew it. I put some olive oil to help "lubricate", but I don't know if it helped...I asked the help of my lovely wife to hold on tight the machine while I was forcing with a 2$ CAD and a clamp. It worked!!! Now the water seems to distribute better in the showerscreen, as I avoid to tighten very strong...

thanks
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Postby Randy G. on Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:06 pm

I used an American $0.25 piece. I put it in a vise, filed off the rolled edge so the sides were parallel, then changed the radius along one edge to match the screw's slot. I held it with a small pair of adjustable pliers, and it worked a charm. At the current rate, that makes it about a 12¢ tool. :oops:
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