1950s Magnificent Magnavox HI-FI Console issues

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Originally Posted by WISCOJIM

You don't need any "SPECIAL" tool for those. All you need is an expanded needle-nose pliers to turn the nut.

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I don't have a pair of needle nose pliers that would work with removing this nut. all I have are the really fine needle nose pliers that are only good for removing small nuts and bolts that are about 1/4" or smaller not ones that are 5/8" in diameter or larger.

EDIT: I think they have those nuts glued into place because I tried both a screwdriver and a pair of needle nose pliers and the nut wouldn't budge I think there has to be a way to remove the pot from the back side of the panel without damaging the pot.