Thread Locker ??

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What brand of blue thread locker is best for the pivot on a folder? I have been using Permatex and it seems to work okay, but it is watery. I took the pivot off one of my Buck Striders and the blue thread locker is thicker and seems more "paste"-like. I would like something a little less watery than the Permatex.

Thanks,
Mike
 
thread locker only hardens in the abscence of air. so the pivot has to be screwed in for it to start to harden and then it takes a bit.

I use Loc-Tite and Permatex. Either is fine and you only need the tiniest dab for it to work.

Typically using too much will crud up the pivot, leak out and afffect the action of the knife, and be soupy when you check it later.
 
loctite, or permatex are good. You need to shake the bottle good before using it. I usually let it dry for at least 12 hours after using it.
 
Thanks Guys. Yeah your right about it getting "crudded" up a bit. What can I use to clean the old crap out of there? I heard acetone works.
 
You can use almost any solvent. A hairdryer works well! I also will take a screw that has it in the threads ans "twist" it in a rag, this helps loosen it up also.

When using it, remember you only need "a little". I usually put it on the last two to three threads of a screw. It does not take much. Remember all your trying to do is keep it from backing out.
 
LocTite also makes a version of their thread locker which comes in stick form, similar to Chapstick. The medium strength blue is numbered 248. Much easier to contol where it goes than the liquid form.
 
i usually put a big drop on the table and then dip the screws in (just the last few threads) so that i don't get too much on the screw.
 
Richard, Ive never seen the "chapstick" form of it. It would definitely be easier to control.

Where have you seen it?
 
rev_jch said:
loctite, or permatex are good.
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there's a very good reason for this :D

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Yeah Richard,

where did you see the "chapstick" loctite. I think that is the one I want to try. Good suggestions Guys!
 
I have some of the chap stick loc-tite. Bought it at an automotive fastener place. Any loc-tite dealer should carry it. Awesome stuff.
 
Gentlemen, take a look at www.loctite.com under U.S.A. The add should be on the right hand side. You can also find it at McMaster.com. Search for loctite and stick. I have the 248 variety, but it comes in stronger flavors as well. I have found it works quite well without the mess of the liquid. Good Luck.

Richard
 
Usually profanity or other trolling will get a thread locked pretty fast.

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I bought the "chapstick" blue loctite at Pep Boys. I love the stuff. Much easier to control than the liquid. I own a Harley Sportster and work on it myself for the most part. I go through loctite by the pound/gallon. If it has threads, it gets blue (at least) before getting screwed back onto that bike.
 
really white teflon tape works lots better than loctite, holds well/doesnt make a mess/easier to use/easier dissassembly too, since i started using this i never use loctite anymore......
 
Personally I have always had better results with loctite than teflon tape. I, me, personally, would never put teflon tape on a screw of any knife that I make.
 
I use to be active duty AF for 8 yrs (88-96). I was in survival equipment and we used teflon tape on the screws of ff2 parachute releases. Many times the teflon tape would break down and eventually the screw would back out some. A knife, such as a walker lock that sees much use, or carrying would better benefit from loctite. I know this from experience. Also I have been making knives for over 20+ years.
 
Teflon tape is not for locking screws, although it will initially make a screw more of an interference fit. It is for anti-sieze applications. Once it's compressed, it offers little resistance to unscrewing of the threads.
Loc-Tite is made to resist turning of threads.

Howie
 
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