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Old 03-10-26 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Doc Sharptail
That machine screw shows a good break line at 165% magnification on my monitor. It's most likely to snap under any straightening attempt.
I agree with what the others are telling you- get the nut and bolt assembly off first. See if you can run that bent screw in far enough to expose good threads, and cut it off.
Same image with shadow detail brought out:



I agree with D.S., that B-screw's likely already cracked if not outright broken.

If $10 is all you have in it... what you do next is entirely up to you.
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