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Tightening that screw then causes the crack to widen, and the shaft is not clamped strongly enough anymore, causing it to slip. | Tightening that screw then causes the crack to widen, and the shaft is not clamped strongly enough anymore, causing it to slip. | ||
Trying to fix the problem using epoxy is usually not effective. | Trying to fix the problem using epoxy (alone) is usually not effective. | ||
Solutions require to compress the broken plastic part in a circular fashion, either by wrapping wire or slipping a machined ring or suitable steel clamp over it. | Solutions require to compress the broken plastic part in a circular fashion, either by wrapping wire or slipping a machined ring or suitable steel clamp over it. | ||