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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2009 5:05:46 GMT
So almost everytime I use the bristol (and no i dont use it against trees anymore) It tends to loosen up a bit now I obviously dont wanna try and make it stupid tight (again for obvious reasons) but I also dont wanna have to tighten it every time I use it so Im wondering If I should use some Lock Tite or some other kind of epoxy to make it stay ? Im not really worried about the whole not being able to change anything as I am overly happy with the sword as it is
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2009 6:13:07 GMT
If you're looking for something fairly permanent but reversible should the need/desire arise, Loctite 262 (red, general purpose, high strength) would work fine, or you could use most of the Devcon epoxies commonly available at hardware stores. Their "2 Ton" epoxy is very popular with knifemakers. Either will hold your hilt rock solid, but can be softened enough with a standard propane torch to allow removal.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Aug 26, 2009 6:29:37 GMT
use blue loctite. it will keep your nut on and your hilt tight but it is removeable with a little extra torq, or you can use a torch but there's no need to. I like blue loctite, that's the medium. any sort of thread locker at all will help a lot, even if it's pretty weak. there's no need to do two ton epoxy or red loctite. 2-ton epoxy is seriously tough stuff. I've used it myself on things that have never since come apart.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Aug 26, 2009 9:40:49 GMT
Yeah, a liberal amount of Red Loctite (Super Studlock) can be a seriously bad thing on sword. Stick to the Blue medium strength / non permanent stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2009 21:46:56 GMT
What about a bit of rubber plumber thread tape around the thread ? yeah I know its for keeping water coming out through the thread but would it help it stay ?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2009 22:44:59 GMT
Sorry, teflon tape is a thread sealant but not a thread lock. Blue locktite is the stuff to use. It even works on my Harley Davidson.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2009 21:46:17 GMT
Well, it looks like I've been soundly outvoted here. ;D I too am generally a proponent of blue Loctite (specifically 242), but let me explain my reasoning for my previous suggestion. Blue Loctite is specifically designed to hold things in place but to also allow easy removal for routine maintenance, etc. Red Loctite and epoxy are designed to hold things in place essentially permanently, but either can be reversed by the careful application of some heat, especially if they are used sparingly in the first place. It sounded to me like you (hairu) wanted to keep the hilt tight for a very long period of time, but didn't necessarily want to do anthing that would be irreversible. Perhaps I misinterpreted your meaning, but I figured if that was what you wanted, then why not use something like red Loctite or epoxy, that would provide a much stronger (but, again, still reversible) bond than the blue stuff.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Aug 27, 2009 23:06:56 GMT
what you say is true Kriegschwert but I tend to steer people away from things that will require the use of torches or other potentially harmfull tools/techniques unless I know they are prepared for that sort of work. I'm not saying that our friend Uriah is not capable but I don't know his situation and I wouldn't want to suggest something that is going to force him to go buy a torch if he isn't into that sort of work.
if he is the sort of tinkerer that likes messing with flames and power tools and such well then no biggie but it occures to me that if he were the type that had lots of experience with these things he wouldn't be asking this question.
Also not knowing his situation and knowing the he is young I wouldn't want to suggest something that he may not be allowed to have for whatever reason (parents or dorm restrictions, etc. you never know).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2009 23:35:19 GMT
I completely agree with you, Tom. I hadn't thought of all that before posting ( ), but they are all excellent points.
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Aug 28, 2009 1:09:40 GMT
I would like to add something here but....................these gentlemen have pretty much covered it. What do you think Hairu?....................did they hook you up?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2009 4:21:15 GMT
yeah Im gunna get me some blue locktite soon as I can find some I dont wanna do anything Im gunna need a torch for because im not particularly comfortable dealing with anything that could damage my sword
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Aug 28, 2009 5:01:01 GMT
That's good thinking Uriah. Best to gain that kind of experience on something less close to your heart. In my area, lock tite can be found at any hardware store, auto parts store, or machine shop. And of coarse Home Depot or Lowes. You can use it relatively sparingly until you are comfortable with it.
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