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Chair broke, need ideas on fixing this part

ArtereisArtereis Registered User regular
in Help / Advice Forum
Part of my chair broke the other day. I've already received the replacement back piece, but I'm having issues with this little bastard here:

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The broken black plastic piece is what the screw is attached to. I need to immobilize it so I can get the screw out and attach the new part. I've tried holding it in place with rubber bands and silicon oven mitt but no dice so far. I don't want to damage the grey piece, so I'm a little hesitant to try cutting into the black plastic. Anyone have any tricks?

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  • SiskaSiska Shorty Registered User regular
    can you loop a zip tie around it?

  • dispatch.odispatch.o Registered User regular
    Tap a screw in and hold it with pliers.

  • zepherinzepherin Russian warship, go fuck yourself Registered User regular
    dispatch.o wrote: »
    Tap a screw in and hold it with pliers.
    This is correct. You’ll want a steel screw about the same size with a pointed end (self tapping)

  • ArtereisArtereis Registered User regular
    I didn't have much on hand, so I went back to the silicon mitt once my wife got home. I had her use the screwdriver while I held doubled up the silicone and held it against the shredded plastic. it ended up holding it still enough for her to get the screw out.

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