Too much Locktite!

gull wing · #1

It's not a problem for the vast majority of my Spydercos, why some don't even have any Lockiite. No Locktite on a screw is ok by me, I usually adjust anyway.
I have though, gotten a very few with so much glue on them, I stripped(or damaded) the the heads. I should have been more cutious and stopped when the screw would not move.
TIP:
Which may already be covered.
Immerse knife in very hot water for 5 - 10 min, then turn screw right away. This works every time, even on a partly stripped head. No, hot water will not damage FRN or G10.
Strider says to touch a soldering iron to the pivot pin to heat it up, but FRN may melt.
Hot water, yes!

dbcad · #2

If I ever need I'll remember this one, thanks :)

Evil D · #3

I finally got a tube of purple locktite after scouring the Earth for it. None of the auto parts places carried it so i had one order me a tube. I haven't had to loosen any screws that have it yet but if they get stuck i'll keep the hot water in mind.

Oh and on anther note, plumbers tape is absolutely useless for a thread locker...at least in my experience.

mrsonofagun45 · #4

I jacked up my Persistence with too much lock-tight and I have not used it since.Thanks for the tip!

phillipsted · #5

Purple loctite looks like it isn't available from Loctite anymore (at least its not on their web site)... Can you make purple by mixing blue and red loctite half-and-half? :cool:

TedP

Bill S. · #6

I put probably too much on my Delica 4 last night. Got stiffer to open and close after it dried.

Is it possible for the Loctite to have oozed from inside the screw hole into the bronze washers?

jackknifeh · #7

After using loctite, how long does it take to set? 1 minute, 1 hour? I've used it on a couple of knives and wondered how much time I have to adjust the pivot to what I like. If I want to adjust it a little a couple of days later will turning the screw a little break the loctite making it ineffective or will the fact that it is still in there still keep the screw from turning due to use?

Jack

DANIELLE17 · #8

SpydieDelica4 · #9

Bill S. wrote:I put probably too much on my Delica 4 last night. Got stiffer to open and close after it dried.

Is it possible for the Loctite to have oozed from inside the screw hole into the bronze washers?

Yes. All you really need is to put some on the top of the screw, a small drop. Really, a little goes a LONG way. It really can ooze from anywhere. When i started using it when i was younger i'd put it on the whole screw (who reads directions?) and it would ooze into the spacer, into the pivot. I've had it between the washers and everything. So using a little, and maybe even using a finger it get it between threads is your best bet. It dries onto blades and washers like glue, so you may have to chip it off or use a razor.

Evil D · #10

phillipsted wrote:Purple loctite looks like it isn't available from Loctite anymore (at least its not on their web site)... Can you make purple by mixing blue and red loctite half-and-half? :cool:

TedP

I'm not sure if they're phasing it out or what, but my local auto parts store didn't have any issues ordering me a tube. I would say one tube should last you a long time on such tiny screws but i've had issues with tubes drying up over time (i also work on cars a lot) so if they are doing away with purple it might be something to check into and maybe order a few tubes from a parts store just in case.

SpydieZ · #11

Another good way to crack any of the different colors of locktight (even red) is to heat up a soldering iron on the tip of the screw head and hold it there for a minute or so and then right away unscrew it and everytime it will break the seal

rosconey · #12

store in fridge-my buddy has a speed shop and for years he has stored his locktite in the shop fridge-

angusW · #13

SpydieZ wrote:Another good way to crack any of the different colors of locktight (even red) is to heat up a soldering iron on the tip of the screw head and hold it there for a minute or so and then right away unscrew it and everytime it will break the seal

Had to do that on my Persistence and worked like a charm.

rosconey wrote:store in fridge-my buddy has a speed shop and for years he has stored his locktite in the shop fridge-

I store mine in my garage. Gets pretty cold in there at night during the winter and it still works. Is there a reason why he stores it in the fridge on purpose or is he just out of storage :D