Is it needed/recommended to use loctite on a TI Pivot Screw?

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Or is this something that shouldn't be done? On my slicer, I uses a tiny spot of purple loctite and it works beautifully. Without it, the screw will back out. I am wondering if loctite would be ok with a TI pivot screw?
 
You should use blue loctite on the pivot only. Do not add loctite to any of the handle screws...you will be in a world of trouble. Take a look at the sticky on the top of this forum. It has a ton of great information.
 
calypso699 said:
You should use blue loctite on the pivot only. Do not add loctite to any of the handle screws...you will be in a world of trouble. Take a look at the sticky on the top of this forum. It has a ton of great information.
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Thanks calypso699, I am aware of the prohibition of loctite on the handle screws, even stainless ones. And I don't use blue loctite on any knife, I use purple (which is weaker and very effective). I am specifically wondering about a TI pivot screw. I didn't check the sticky to see if they updated it with regards to the new TI hardware, I will check it now. Thanks again for your reply!
 
No problem. I don't know if it's been updated but I personally don't see any issues with the using them on titanium. I like the idea of teflon tape instead but haven't gotten around to buying some. You may want to try that first.
 
I don't use anything and don't have any problem with mine :) I take em apart, clean em and put em back together pretty regularly though. Keep my tool with me where ever I go.
 
Thanks Rubi, I don't use much now. My first XM didn't need any loctite, this one does. However, that may not be the case when I install the ti pivot, a slight difference in size/shape makes a BIG difference in how a screw fits. We will see.
 
MRaymond said:
Thanks Rubi, I don't use much now. My first XM didn't need any loctite, this one does. However, that may not be the case when I install the ti pivot, a slight difference in size/shape makes a BIG difference in how a screw fits. We will see.
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Very true. In addition to Purple LT, I've used teflon tape (little hard to apply on a small item) and a little clear nail polish (in a pinch) but when needed - the "right tool for the job" is always the way to go.
 
Ok - not intentionally trying to be dense but I've read the sticky and didn't see any reference to using Loctite.

Why is it verboten on handle screws?

I will confess that I'm a loctite user, just a teeny little bit. Today, I received my anodized handle screws to match the brown scale. And when I replaced them, I used a very tiny bit on the threads. Blade is well centered and all appears well.

Did this prior to seeing this thread. Now you've gotten me all paranoid. Don't want to screw up my baby.

Joe
 
Joe58 said:
Ok - not intentionally trying to be dense but I've read the sticky and didn't see any reference to using Loctite.
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...d-General-Information?p=11692699#post11692699

Use of Loctite:

Hinderer Knives only recommends Blue Loctite on the pivot screw (sparingly). Don’t use loctite on any of the other screws (i.e., the standoff screws, the pocket clip screws, the LBS screw). If you don’t want to use the Blue Loctite, I recommend Vibra-Tite VC-3 on the pivot screw.

Joe58 said:
Why is it verboten on handle screws?

I will confess that I'm a loctite user, just a teeny little bit. Today, I received my anodized handle screws to match the brown scale. And when I replaced them, I used a very tiny bit on the threads. Blade is well centered and all appears well.

Did this prior to seeing this thread. Now you've gotten me all paranoid. Don't want to screw up my baby.
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It is unnecessary on those screws and can only cause problems. RHK will get knives in where it has been used and can't get them apart. They have gotten knives in where someone used heat to get the knives apart because overzealous use of loctite and the knives are ruined but they expect RHK to warranty them.
 
If you just did it, I would take out your handle screws and clean them off. I think the size of them makes them susceptible to stripping or even breaking if you use blue.
 
I wasn't aware of the teflon option, which makes sense now that I think of it. OP, I've been having this trouble as well with one of mine. I was going to try the purple loctite sometime, but haven't got around to it. My knives prefer to stay away from loctite! Thanks for the additional info guys.
 
MRaymond said:
If you just did it, I would take out your handle screws and clean them off. I think the size of them makes them susceptible to stripping or even breaking if you use blue.
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Ok - thanks guys. The loctite hadn't set up yet, so I carefully backed them out and wiped them down and reinstalled. Carefully screwed them down just till they snugged up a bit. Not very tight, just enough. So I think I'm ok.

Learn something new all the time. Appreciate the help!

Joe
 
Joe58 said:
Ok - thanks guys. The loctite hadn't set up yet, so I carefully backed them out and wiped them down and reinstalled. Carefully screwed them down just till they snugged up a bit. Not very tight, just enough. So I think I'm ok.

Learn something new all the time. Appreciate the help!

Joe
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I would take them in/out a couple times. You cleaned off the screww threads but there will still be LT down in the female portion. Running them in and out a couple times (wiping off any residual) will ensure it's all out.
 
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