I Really Need Help Here,
#1
Posted 19 August 2008 - 11:55 AM
Right now though, the problem is i cant open it. I'm gonna move like in mid-september, and i need to be able to put the trigger back.
Here's the story: I decided one day that I wanted to finish modding my Ls. So i got a screwdriver and started
to open it. I finally go to the last screw when to my horror, it was striped. I almost started
to cry. ( just kidding about crying) I did use the search engine, but whatever was listed as a
solution to joeyagrls problem proved useless here.
The screw is right on top, so it will not be a problem to reach it.
Thank you for all your help.
#2
Posted 19 August 2008 - 12:02 PM
Did you try to superglue a screwdriver to the head of the screw? You can drill it out or use an extractor bit too. I think these techniques were discussed on joeyagrl's thread. There isn't really any other ways I don't think. Of course, someone else might know something.
EDIT: Forgot about hammering a flathead into the screw and turning it out.
Edited by analogkid, 19 August 2008 - 12:20 PM.
#3
Posted 19 August 2008 - 12:07 PM
Or just drill the head off of the screw if it's not in an important location.
Also, read this and abide by it: http://nerfhaven.com...?act=boardrules
Edited by CaptainSlug, 19 August 2008 - 12:07 PM.
#4
Posted 19 August 2008 - 12:08 PM
Did you try to superglue a screwdriver to the head of the screw? You can drill it out or use an extractor bit too. I think these techniques were discussed on joeyagrl's thread. There isn't really any other ways I don't think. Of course, someone else might know something.
Superglue a screwdriver: yea ... my hands got stuck together, and it didn't work.
Use and extractor bit: I'm really low on money= 6$. Yes i know I'm poor, relax im only 13.
Joeyagrls thread: yea I mentioned that i looked at that page, but it didnt help. hence the thread I have made.
Thanks for the link slug, but I read that already and this isn't a useless thread. I've used the search engine and tried everything on joeyagrls thread.
Edited by sidamazo, 19 August 2008 - 12:10 PM.
#5
Posted 19 August 2008 - 12:13 PM
#6
Posted 19 August 2008 - 12:15 PM
Then continue improving your capitalization and punctuation usage. And do not use shorthand text.Thanks for the link slug, but I read that already
Edited by CaptainSlug, 19 August 2008 - 12:15 PM.
#7
Posted 19 August 2008 - 12:16 PM
#8
Posted 19 August 2008 - 12:51 PM
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#9
Posted 19 August 2008 - 01:28 PM
#10
Posted 19 August 2008 - 02:58 PM
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#11
Posted 19 August 2008 - 05:09 PM
Edit:
Edited by Foam_Shooter, 19 August 2008 - 06:28 PM.
#12
Posted 19 August 2008 - 05:46 PM
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#13
Posted 19 August 2008 - 08:05 PM
Slug: I really don't know what shorthand text is. So if you can, explain.
I'm going to try to do all those methods tommorow and ill post some pics if it works.
Thanks again for all your help.
Edited by sidamazo, 19 August 2008 - 08:06 PM.
#15
Posted 19 August 2008 - 09:27 PM
Superglue a screwdriver: yea ... my hands got stuck together, and it didn't work.
You might want to wear some latex gloves while you are using strong glues; a good source would likely be a nearby dollar store. That way, if you make a mess with your glue, only the fingers of the glove will be stuck together. As an added bonus, you don't have to worry about washing your hands afterwords . If you don't know what I'm talking about, though I'd imagine you do, here's a pic...
I also use these when spray painting my Nerf guns, as it is quite easy to accidentally spray your hands.
Edited by Mr. Tubb, 19 August 2008 - 09:28 PM.
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#16
Posted 19 August 2008 - 10:12 PM
drilling off the screw head should work if you are carefull and dont go too far.
I usually jam something between the two halves so that as soon as the head is drilled through, the gun will pop apart and let you know to stop.
make sure you drill fairly slow and use a good sharp bit. too fast or too dull and the heat will make the screw melt into the plastic.
depending on the screw and the thickness of the plastic, there might even be enough screw left sticcking up that you can use pliars to remove it and get another screw to replace it.
any time you scrap a toy, make sure you save all the springs and screws, same with dead electronic items, they're usually loaded with springs and tiny screws.
get an old pill bottle to hold all those little parts, easiest way to keep them handy.
#17
Posted 20 August 2008 - 08:40 AM
You might want to wear some latex gloves while you are using strong glues; a good source would likely be a nearby dollar store. That way, if you make a mess with your glue, only the fingers of the glove will be stuck together. As an added bonus, you don't have to worry about washing your hands after words happy.gif . If you don't know what I'm talking about, though I'd imagine you do, here's a
I also use these when spray painting my Nerf guns, as it is quite easy to accidentally spray your hands.
Mr tubb.: Yea i know about them. After I accidentally, glued my hands together, i saw a box of latex gloves,
which, are interestingly enough, not made of latex... Thanks, for the tip, either way.
drilling off the screw head should work if you are careful and don't go too far.
I usually jam something between the two halves so that as soon as the head is drilled through, the gun will pop apart and let you know to stop.
make sure you drill fairly slow and use a good sharp bit. too fast or too dull and the heat will make the screw melt into the plastic.
depending on the screw and the thickness of the plastic, there might even be enough screw left sticking up that you can use pliers to remove it and get another screw to replace it.
any time you scrap a toy, make sure you save all the springs and screws, same with dead electronic items, they're usually loaded with springs and tiny screws.
get an old pill bottle to hold all those little parts, easiest way to keep them handy.
thedap: Thanks for the tips on how to get it out, I guess I will try to open it with the methods everyone has
given me. As for your tip about the pill bottle, that is really going to help, as i already have a
maverick shell's screws and now my longshot screws.
CaptainSlug: Wat the hell. I mean thanks for the tip, but do you have to look through my posts, to find one
little mistake. I forgot to use the spell check after I wrote that sentence, whoop-dee-doo.
Thanks for the help, I'll post some feedback after I'm done, and maybe some pictures, too.
#18
Posted 20 August 2008 - 04:29 PM
#19
Posted 21 August 2008 - 10:50 AM
It worked with the hacksaw method, after like 10 continuous minutes of working at it. And,I did a
semi-paintjob. After putting it back together,though, the catch in the gun, wouldn't work right. I think
It's because of the spring on the end of it. I'll fix it tomorrow, and I'll post some PICS.
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