Get a paper towel or some other cloth and wrap it around the axle. Now try using the pliers again. I find having a cloth around the axle gives me more grip and allows me to really crank down. It also protects the threads.
Get a paper towel or some other cloth and wrap it around the axle. Now try using the pliers again. I find having a cloth around the axle gives me more grip and allows me to really crank down. It also protects the threads.