Para 3 Putnam Scales Install

[Jimbo107]

I just picked up some Putnam scales for my Para 3. From what I've read the lanyard tube can cause some problems and be a real PIA. Any tips?

Also, I tried one of the screws and I might be dealing with some loctite. It turned at first and then came to a stop. I quit because I didn't want to strip the screw. Is this caused from there being loctite on the screw? How do I deal with the loctite?

I appreciate any help as I've never done this before and don't want to screw up one of my nicest knives!

[elduderino04]

Not sure about the lanyard tube. I've heard they can be flared out at the ends which makes disassembly a bear, but I'm not sure of the best way to remove them.

With regard to the loctite,though, you have a few options. Good call stepping away when you felt resistance. The first thing, try a larger bit. Because of variances in manufacturing tolerances, it's not uncommon that screws that seem like a T6 might take a T7, for example. The best way to overcome the loctite is with heat, which you can apply in several ways. The easiest would be a hair dryer or heat gun. A more precise method would be to insert a soldering iron into the screw hole (that way, you're only heating the screw itself).

Another option I've heard of would be to insert your torx screwdriver into the screw then moderately tap the butt of the screwdriver with a hammer. You don't need a ton of force, but this method can break the bond of the loctite. I haven't used it myself, however, so your mileage may vary.

Good luck!

[elduderino04]

Duplicate (hit the wrong button).

[Jimbo107]

Thanks for the help. I got it taken care of!