Thread: Torx screw etc pivot pin question

Originally Posted by ChrisL

As the OP, I'm chuckling a little bit since my intent was not to spark a debate on the merits of pins versus screws. But, I enjoy listening to anything razor and workshop related so as far as I'm concerned, this post can run whichever way it goes. It's all good.

I asked the original question since I'm cookin something up in my little noggin and it's related more toward screws than pins. This idea bouncing around up there begs the question, should one want to use some sort of screw system that would NOT be adjustable when finished, can some form of the loctite be used to ensure, once proper tension is applied to the screw, that such tension stays that way permanently?

It sounds like the answer is: Yes?

Chris L

Sure. You could always use 24 hour epoxy on the threads and tighten it to your satisfaction. But once the work-time is over, that'll be it and there will be no more adjustment.

Originally Posted by PapaBull

Sure. You could always use 24 hour epoxy on the threads and tighten it to your satisfaction. But once the work-time is over, that'll be it and there will be no more adjustment.

i like that thought
i dont put anythignin the threads so the end user can ajust to there liking how the pivot feels
i would use blue loctite or somethign like it and ot get the screws apart or to reajust all you need is to heat the screw up a bit (sodering iron works great for this)
i often heat the screws of a pivot on a folder just to make sure it will turn without stripping the head out

I also have enjoyed the discussion.

Originally Posted by L R Harner

i like that thought
i dont put anythignin the threads so the end user can ajust to there liking how the pivot feels
i would use blue loctite or somethign like it and ot get the screws apart or to reajust all you need is to heat the screw up a bit (sodering iron works great for this)
i often heat the screws of a pivot on a folder just to make sure it will turn without stripping the head out

I'm with you, Butch. The nice thing about adjustable pins is the adjustability. I'd be doing regular pinning and peening if I didn't want the adjustability.