Channel locks, adjustable wrench, or plyers are also acceptable. Plus then ya know damned well where they are.
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This is why I always buy cheap vice grips whenever I see them in a box of tools at an estate sale or something.
"Oops, I broke a handle on (thing)."
Clamps vice grips on the bit left over
"Fixed it."
Right now both of the seats in my truck just have a vice grips for the reclining lever.
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I just grab the serial number from a recently sold one and file a warranty claim on it.
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So one is creative and solution seeking and now proud about himself and an inspiration to others and the other one -- not, but just a thief.
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I was reading some "I am a master shoplifter" threads on Reddit, and honestly I don't know why people don't steal more stuff.
I thought they banned the shoplifting subs. No?
They did, it was an AMA.
Pro tip as a 3D printer owner/user though:
Oftentimes for small elements like this you can just contact the company and they'll send you a knob or whatever. (Probably won't be that lucky on repair parts though)
But I also enjoy the pride of seeing things I've repaired and longevitized with my own equipment. :)
Little sanding and silver Rub 'n Buff on that print will make it look a lot better and closer match to the rest.
Or even simply moving it to the middle of the set of three for less distraction.
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I'd say more like 30 cents, but this one's clearly stolen - a real 3d printer owner would have had the right color filament on hand.
Much more realistic that we'd intentionally spend $40 on a specialty roll of filament to have the right color and finish for that one specific print. See, I'm totally saving money! Right after I print, like, nine more of these!
The two types of players
Edit: Here have a funny youtube video I reminded myself of https://youtu.be/CJpsL3XbD-M
lol when i was an asshole kid i did that with guitar volume knobs
Now THAT is a life hack.