What to Use to Secure Screws on my New Flipper??

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Nalapombu

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Hey all.

I have a brand new flipper that I’ve waited about a month to get. I was fiddling with it this evening and put it back in my pocket. When I got it out the next time, there was a screw missing from one of the side panels. I think they’re stainless steel screws. Luckily I was able to find the missing screw.

I want to replace it and check the others to make sure they’re not loose too. I know the industry standard is LOCTITE, but in the thread posted above you can see why someone might want to find something else to use.

Can you recommend something other than LOCTITE that I can use to secure these screws AND be able to take them out in the future should the need arise? What else is out there that works well?
What about fingernail polish? I’ve used it in the past, but I don’t know how secure it is and will be over time.

Any ideas or suggestions is appreciated.

Larry
 
Nalapombu said:
Hey all.

I have a brand new flipper that I’ve waited about a month to get. I was fiddling with it this evening and put it back in my pocket. When I got it out the next time, there was a screw missing from one of the side panels. I think they’re stainless steel screws. Luckily I was able to find the missing screw.

I want to replace it and check the others to make sure they’re not loose too. I know the industry standard is LOCTITE, but in the thread posted above you can see why someone might want to find something else to use.

Can you recommend something other than LOCTITE that I can use to secure these screws AND be able to take them out in the future should the need arise? What else is out there that works well?
What about fingernail polish? I’ve used it in the past, but I don’t know how secure it is and will be over time.

Any ideas or suggestions is appreciated.

Larry
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Blue Loctite is great. It's just that too many people use too much of it. Just use a little dab. But you can try Vibra-Tite VC-3.
 
Nalapombu said:
I know the industry standard is LOCTITE, but in the thread posted above you can see why someone might want to find something else to use.
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I'm not sure what thread you're referencing, but +1 for just using blue Loctite. Use way less than you might think you need to use, and it'll do exactly what you want: hold a screw firm, but without making them difficult to remove.
 
Blue or even better Purple Loctite is the easiest solution to use. If you've got super steady hands and nimble fingers, you could conceivably use Plumber's Tape (teflon) but that is beyond "fiddly" for me.
 
I second Purple Loctite as the blue is for screws 1/4" or larger. Just read the info on Loctite.
Lock those screws in place! Purple Threadlocker (222) is great for use on scope base & ring screws, set screws, calibration screws, meters and gauges. This non-wicking formula is recommended for fasteners from #2 through 1/4" and cures in 10 minutes with full strength in 24 hours. Easy to use; simply degrease the screws and screw holes with a quality cleaner/degreaser, apply a drop of threadlocker and thread screws in place. Requires only hand tools to remove once applied.
For years, gunsmiths have turned to Loctite for securing screws and other threaded parts on their projects. Each formula has unique features that make it perfect for various applications around the shop. Blue Threadlocker (242) is used for mounting bolts, pumps and compressors. Recommended for fasteners from 1/4" through 3/4". This non-wicking formula cures in 10 minutes with full strength in 24 hours. Medium strength, requires hand tools to remove once applied.
 
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colin.p said:
If you've got super steady hands and nimble fingers, you could conceivably use Plumber's Tape (teflon) but that is beyond "fiddly" for me.
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I came here to say that it does work, as I recently discovered. It's not messy and you don't need to wait for it to dry. I think I'm a convert.

I've never liked using loctite. It always drips on something no matter how careful I am, and then it won't dry because it is anaerobic, so you've got this permanent wet splotch until you wipe it up. The fun times are when you drip it somewhere but you didn't notice, and then you get to make an unwelcome slimy wet discovery later. It also never feels like you're using enough because it gets squeezed out from between the threads as soon as you put the screw in. It would be better if you could put it on the screw and let it air dry, but you can't do that because it won't dry in the pressence of air.
 
Loctite paste stick. Sort of like putting a dab of wax on the screw threads. No drips.
 
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As others have mentioned, Blue Loctite will work perfectly.
 
Read what color lock title is for what size screw. Who knows better then them. I would place some purple on the tip of a toothpick and apply the amount you want to the screw. Very easy and not messy. It is service removable.
 
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