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A simple little project to fix a problem. My AXA parting tool holder has had a problem with the back end of the blade pivoting out from the groove. A simple fix is to modify the tool holder by drilling and tapping a hole near the back to prevent this. I rummaged through my screw collection and found a short 8-32 screw with a large diameter head.
I drilled and tapped a hole for the 8 -32 screw and counterbored the face .030". Altogether, about a 10 minute job.
![Blade Retainer 1_01.JPG Blade Retainer 1_01.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/419/419800-ce229607fc2a4d7d787e503ba2e2f78c.jpg)
![Blade Retainer 2.JPG Blade Retainer 2.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/419/419801-6c8335ea85f6ccd724a107d6a226c01b.jpg)
I drilled and tapped a hole for the 8 -32 screw and counterbored the face .030". Altogether, about a 10 minute job.
![Blade Retainer 1_01.JPG Blade Retainer 1_01.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/419/419800-ce229607fc2a4d7d787e503ba2e2f78c.jpg)
![Blade Retainer 2.JPG Blade Retainer 2.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/419/419801-6c8335ea85f6ccd724a107d6a226c01b.jpg)