TM Zeta Query

[Penpal]

Just my opinion, but there are many oafs in the world. They will bugger anything up given the chance. Loctite will not deter them. Take the Zeta off them and give them a bic.

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[silver]

If anyone is still interested, I have been using diluted clear nail varnish on Zetas and Sierras for quite a while now, with no negative feedback yet. I paint it onto the threads and screw in tight. If I ever have to remove it it shouldn't grip too tightly.

Well there you go, never even thought of that one. That's a new one I can use from now on, after nicking the coloured stuff to paint tubes, don't tell anyone will you:wink:

Just my opinion, but there are many oafs in the world. They will bugger anything up given the chance. Loctite will not deter them. Take the Zeta off them and give them a bic.

Exactly what I did Walter, however if the oaf is bigger than me I will let them keep it...

 

[L33]

Hoping this will do the trick...looking like it'll stick it permanently together but as long as the twist mechanism doesn't develop a fault it's the solution I'm hopefully looking for.
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[Penpal]

The ultimate thread solution.

Peter.

 

[bigbob]

Used to use locktite on an old Harley Sportster I had on every bolt I could find including the small screws that held the arms on my specs otherwise these would explode as well I still blame that bike for loosing some of my fillings out of my teeth so if it worked on that I am sure it will work on a pen. Nail varnish great idea the original 2 meter transceivers only had 3 or 4 channels with little trim-pots once we had adjusted the trim-pot we used to put a spot of nail varnish on these it worked a treat.

 

[L33]

I can confirm that this Loctite really does what it says on the tin :) Mechanism is not coming off now!!! A job well done...thanks for the Loctite tip.

 

[hawkeyefxr]

Locktite 243 will be good for this, it's designed to that threads can be undone again. It creates a drag on the threads rather than locking it in place. I would use a small blob on a pinpoint. I used it on my Harley and never had anything fall off after, and Harley's vibrate believe me.
I know there is a big difference between a pen and a Harley but i have used 243 on many smaller jobs. Remember a little goes a long way (said the vicar to the actress )