Spydie clip torque?

[Buck268]

How tight do yaall torque your T6 screws for spyderco clips? Seems every time I tightne them I twist the hell out of the splines on my craftsman T6 driver :thumbdn:

 

[DaPro]

How tight do yaall torque your T6 screws for spyderco clips? Seems every time I tightne them I twist the hell out of the splines on my craftsman T6 driver :thumbdn:

I had the same problem, it was the tool in my case.

Go to home depot and get the Husky 8-In-1 Precision Screwdriver
Its only $6, save the package and you can exchange when you wear them out.
They are stronger then craftsman. Torx® sizes: T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

I don't actually measure what the torque is. But, what helps me is to hold the driver in such a way as to prevent overdoing it. I hold the driver between my thumb on one side, and my middle & ring finger on the other side, with my index finger resting on the top of the driver handle. I DON'T wrap my whole hand around the driver, it's way to easy to apply too much force that way. I only tighten it as much as is possible with the TIPS of my fingers on the handle, positioned as described above. This way, if I tried to 'lean into it' too hard, it basically just makes my fingertips slip on the handle. And do it in small increments, same as when you tighten the lug nuts on a tire. Snug the first screw just a little, then move to the 2nd/3rd in the same manner, then go around again.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

I had the same problem, it was the tool in my case.

Go to home depot and get the Husky 8-In-1 Precision Screwdriver
Its only $6, save the package and you can exchange when you wear them out.
They are stronger then craftsman. Torx® sizes: T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15

This is EXACTLY the same driver I use. Works fine.

 

[Psycho_Boy_Jack]

I had the same problem, it was the tool in my case.

Go to home depot and get the Husky 8-In-1 Precision Screwdriver
Its only $6, save the package and you can exchange when you wear them out.
They are stronger then craftsman. Torx® sizes: T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15

I use that same one as well. Had to get it because of the smaller bits. Haven't had any problems with it, although it would have been nice if the top was more secure, and all of the bits could be stored inside of it. As it is, if you were to put it in a pocket it's possible the top would come off and all the bits would be knocking about in your pocket.

I'm not sure I'd worry about the tightness that much. "Tight enough" is a hard thing to describe. I'd say if your knuckles are white you're doing it wrong.

Does Spyderco or anybody else for that matter recommend using Loctite?

 

[DaPro]

I use that same one as well. Had to get it because of the smaller bits. Haven't had any problems with it, although it would have been nice if the top was more secure, and all of the bits could be stored inside of it. As it is, if you were to put it in a pocket it's possible the top would come off and all the bits would be knocking about in your pocket.

I'm not sure I'd worry about the tightness that much. "Tight enough" is a hard thing to describe. I'd say if your knuckles are white you're doing it wrong.

Does Spyderco or anybody else for that matter recommend using Loctite?

You must have picked up a bad one, the top on my two are very secure.
I agree on the storage, four slots inside would be nice.
I have popped several screws that were loctited using this set.

I have yet to have an issue where the screws needed loctite.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

You must have picked up a bad one, the top on my two are very secure.
I agree on the storage, four slots inside would be nice.
I have popped several screws that were loctited using this set.

I have yet to have an issue where the screws needed loctite.

+1 :thumbup:

Agreed. On all points.

 

[Buck268]

I'd be very hesistant to use thread locker on these screws just because of the potential delicateness of the T6. Suppose the low strength should break free easy enough with a soldering iron, though. Never had an issue with the screws coming loose either.

Now that I think about it, I believe I have that husky tool. Must just always grab the craftsman because its one piece. Have to try the other guy next time.

 

[yablanowitz]

Just so you will know, Spyderco recommends using blue Loctite on the screws rather than excessive torque. You are much better off with threadlocker and snug screws than no threadlocker and twisted off screws.