Are there any "best" lubes for Emerson pivot pins? I have tightened my pivot screw to a point that strengthens and stiffens the handle - blade relationship. I used Loctite 242, and have seen no loosening. It still comes out of my pocket fully opened. I'd like the thumb opening to be a bit swifter. What, if any, lubrication is appropriate for the pivot?
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Lubrication of Blade Pivot
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Sentry Solutions "Tuff-Glide"
John
John
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Just be aware that Tuf-Glide, the active ingredient in Tuf-Cloth, is primarily a rust preventive. Its' lubrication qualities are minimal. If it works for your application, fine, but there have been many posters who have complained about stiff, sticky actions on their folders after using Tuf-Glide.
A PTFE (Teflon) containing oil or a Li or PTFE containing grease will lubricate much better. If you want a Sentry product, their High Slip grease is an excellent product. The only problem is that this is a M0S2 product, and will stain clothing.
Walt
A PTFE (Teflon) containing oil or a Li or PTFE containing grease will lubricate much better. If you want a Sentry product, their High Slip grease is an excellent product. The only problem is that this is a M0S2 product, and will stain clothing.
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Tetra Gun is GREAT stuff also.
Ben
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Care . . . The older Tetra formula smells like bad cheese.
I heard that they got enough complaints that they changed it.
John
I heard that they got enough complaints that they changed it.
John
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I just got a bottle of Sentry Solutions Tuff Glide. Why just a few drops of Tuff Glide takes care of all my obssessive/compulsive custom care needs!
Must go now...My CQC-6 just told me that it feels neglected.
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Must go now...My CQC-6 just told me that it feels neglected.
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Usual Suspect
http://www.freeyellow.com/members8/arkhamdrifter/index.html
Hmm... don't notice any funky orders coming from my Commander. I guess they must've (thankfully) changed the forumla.
John H: My new Commander, though much more solid feeling lockup - STILL fails fairly gentle Spine Whack tests - about a third of the time. Waaah!
John H: My new Commander, though much more solid feeling lockup - STILL fails fairly gentle Spine Whack tests - about a third of the time. Waaah!
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Yeedude
Don't know what to tell you other then EKI will fix it up for ya'. I'm on record as not being much of a spine whacker, but you have to have confidence in your carry blade. Ya' know?
John
Don't know what to tell you other then EKI will fix it up for ya'. I'm on record as not being much of a spine whacker, but you have to have confidence in your carry blade. Ya' know?
John
Can't wait for my second Commander to arrive so I'll always have a backup in case factory service is needed!
Regarding failures to lock, I'd bet it is the relative angle between the side lock and blade faces, perhaps coupled with a weak side lock spring force.
Regarding failures to lock, I'd bet it is the relative angle between the side lock and blade faces, perhaps coupled with a weak side lock spring force.