# Duncan Hornet axle removal tips

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**Created:** [June 14, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hornet-axle-removal-tips/340292 "2021-06-14T15:32:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 14, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hornet-axle-removal-tips/340292/1 "2021-06-14T15:32:33Z")

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So just got myself a pair of hornets to mess about with. I want to remove the 2 shims but having trouble unscrewing the axle. I have tried using pliers but the axle won’t budge. Does anyone have any tips on how I can get the axle out?

Update: was able to get one of the axles out using pliers after a lot of twisting. cant see any damage and its now looping great. still having trouble with the second but I will keep at it with the pliers. if anyone has any other methods I could try please let me know 😃