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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 4, 2009 20:25:50 GMT
I finally managed to dissasemble my Windlass Vernueil to apply some loctite a few days ago. After I squeezed a decent amount onto the threads, and re-assembled it, I left it do set as per the instructions (to wait 24 hours). Yesterday, at least a week after applying the loctite, I cut some bottles and the blade started rattling again! Did I do something wrong? Any tips? Thanks, guys, it's quite an annoying problem, lol. All help is appreciated! -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2009 20:42:02 GMT
First you need to carefully scrape the left over loctite off without damaging the thread, then when you apply it, apply it to both surfaces that will be coming in contact. Then you can snag some fishing line and wrap it into the crevices to ensure a tight fit.
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Post by septofclansinclair on Feb 4, 2009 20:54:38 GMT
The rattling may be located in the guard area. If the guard has a loose fit, sliding some shims in might fix the rattle. I solved this problem on a different Windlass after making sure it wasn't the pommel.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 4, 2009 20:59:05 GMT
Hmm... quite possible. I'll check it out and let you know about the guard. Thanks! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2009 21:01:19 GMT
I hear fishing wire is good for a shim ^_^
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Post by septofclansinclair on Feb 4, 2009 21:06:55 GMT
Lol, you get paid by commission from the fishing wire folks?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2009 21:10:45 GMT
Yes, 50 cents a year as long as I mention fishing line once a month :\ I need a better job.
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Post by septofclansinclair on Feb 4, 2009 21:11:44 GMT
I hear the Sticky Putty people are looking for someone...
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Post by Brian of DBK on Feb 4, 2009 21:29:28 GMT
What color of loctite is this?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2009 23:26:50 GMT
I finally managed to dissasemble my Windlass Vernueil to apply some loctite a few days ago. After I squeezed a decent amount onto the threads, and re-assembled it, I left it do set as per the instructions (to wait 24 hours). Yesterday, at least a week after applying the loctite, I cut some bottles and the blade started rattling again! Did I do something wrong? Any tips? Thanks, guys, it's quite an annoying problem, lol. All help is appreciated! -Slayer 1) Make sure the rattle is not coming from somewhere else. 2) Make sure the threads are good and clean. 3) Use the proper Loctite for the job. Loctite comes in multiple grades and these are color and number coded.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 5, 2009 2:28:15 GMT
Oh, I forgot to mention that it IS the right kind (I think...). It's the 'Thread-Locker, Blue, 242, removable.' Each , indicates a different line on the package so it's more like:
LOCTITE Thread locker Blue 242 Removable
Thanks for the help guys! -Slayer
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 5, 2009 8:09:15 GMT
I think you are supposed to use red. Correct me if I am wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2009 9:18:20 GMT
Red requires heat to remove if you need to remove it...so if he wants to be able to remove the hilt assembly, he wants blue...otherwise red. If the cross is loose, you can use shims...but if you don't mind a fairly permenant solution, then you can get a hyperdermic needle and squirt some JBweld into the crack. That won't be coming loose again anytime soon if you do that . You can also jbweld the nut also instead of using red loctite...but you better make sure everything is done right before it cures because after it cures, that's pretty much it .
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2009 14:55:09 GMT
I'd be inclined to use red Loctite. Blue Loctite is probably not strong enough for this application. It is more suited to things like scope ring screws.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2009 13:32:35 GMT
I've used red Loctite. It's not that permanent; and I would trust it over the blue for a sword. I've had the red work loose under extended duress on a threaded pommel (and yes, I always prepare surfaces for any kind of gluing). Blue might be good for equipment cabinet screws or the like.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Feb 9, 2009 14:07:56 GMT
I once used red on a windlass, it was fine the first few times, but one time I was quite generous with it - when I undid the pommel it took such sufficient power as to actually TWIST the tang to 90 degrees on itself. I'd go blue but use a fair bit, or red and just use 2-3 drops.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2009 14:57:04 GMT
^Agreed! Loctite shouldn't be used like epoxy... and ouch!
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 9, 2009 16:12:06 GMT
Yeah, good ideas guys. I only used a smal amount of blue, so I'll try it again, PROPERLY this time, lol. Thanks! -Slayer
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 9, 2009 16:33:17 GMT
Try coating the whole threaded part of the tang as well...
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Post by musicalpoo on Feb 10, 2009 5:33:25 GMT
This is going to sound terrible, but I have a cheap Iberian Falcata, and it started to buzz, so I emptied an entire bottle (about an ounce) of krazy glue into the gap between blade and the hilt, and now it's nice and buzz free
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