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deadmoney5:
Um...I havent tried it, but there is a FAQ on their site telling you how to switch from 8way to 4 way...

looks easy, too
SoundDoc:
I've had to get lock-nuts off spinning bolts/screws a fair number of times, and if their turning it can be a real ****!
One thing that I've started to do, that seems to work is to get some crazy glue, and put a  couple of drops on the top of the bolt/screw to glue it to the top of the CP, once it sets, I either use my drill with a socket, and adjust the "Torque" setting to the minimum, or use a impact gun on the nut while also holding the screw head down. the multiple impacts help "nudge" the nut off a little each time until they just spin off, then a quick tap on the bolt with a hammer cracks the little bit of glue holding the head.
Just another idea, if that doesn't work, I second the Dremel tool.

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SQrL:
Hmm... strange, I built my CP using the "guts" of an X-Arcade 2 player and never had any problems removing the joysticks or any other parts.

Might wanna spray em down with some WD40 as well (every lil bit helps).
Dekelia:

--- Quote from: SQrL on September 13, 2004, 07:05:21 pm ---Hmm... strange, I built my CP using the "guts" of an X-Arcade 2 player and never had any problems removing the joysticks or any other parts.

Might wanna spray em down with some WD40 as well (every lil bit helps).

--- End quote ---

Well it's good to know it can be done.  I'm now worried I have completely screwed up one of the joysticks.  I'll definately oil up the other one before I take it out.  Thanks.
Tiger-Heli:
Just my random thought:  You might be able to use Vise-Grips to hold the bottom of the screw in place while you remove the nut with a wrench.

Be careful about stripping the threads, though . . .
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