# Stuck axle in capless **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [March 31, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589 "2013-03-31T23:54:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![warcraftruler19](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e19adc/32.png) [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/1 "2013-03-31T23:54:00Z")
Hi guys, I just got a c3 capless and I put too much thread on the axle to tune it and the side for the hex key is stuck in the yoyo, what’s the best way to get it out? I can’t access the hex key hole to get it out. And is there suppose to be a small bump in the middle of the throw in the side that doesn’t have the engraving? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/2 "2013-03-31T23:58:56Z")
Double nut method. Just go to the hardware store and find two small nuts that fit properly on the axle. Tighten them against each other and unscrew using a wrench. Safest method and easiest in my opinion. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/3 "2013-03-31T23:59:06Z")
[Double Nut method to Remove an Axle](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,28936.0.html) Or use a pliers and get a new axle. ---
**Author:** ![warcraftruler19](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e19adc/32.png) [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2013, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/4 "2013-04-01T00:56:05Z")
Ok, well also, anyone can answer my other question? And I will try the double but method. What is the most common nut size for axles to do it with? ---
**Author:** ![cruton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cruton/32/1227_2.png) [@cruton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cruton)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2013, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/5 "2013-04-01T00:57:00Z")
I believe you want to look for an M4 ---
**Author:** ![warcraftruler19](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e19adc/32.png) [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/6 "2013-04-01T03:47:32Z")
So look for a metric size 4 nut by .07 correct? ---
**Author:** ![cruton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cruton/32/1227_2.png) [@cruton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cruton)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/7 "2013-04-01T03:47:58Z")
> [@warcraftruler19](#): > > So look for a metric size 4 nut by .07 correct? yup ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2013, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/8 "2013-04-01T04:57:17Z")
> [@cruton](#): > > > [@warcraftruler19](#): > > > > So look for a metric size 4 nut by .07 correct? > > yup But take the yoyo along with to make sure it’s the right size. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2013, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/9 "2013-04-01T12:40:57Z")
And NO FORCING! ---
**Author:** ![Apollo2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/apollo2/32/1285_2.png) [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/10 "2013-04-02T23:31:35Z")
Hook the axle up to ur drill chuck ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589/11 "2013-04-04T20:33:33Z")
> [@Apollo2](#): > > Hook the axle up to ur drill chuck This is very easy and quick. The DN method has never worked for me, but that’s just me! If you don’t have a drill then forget anyone mentioned it ;).