How good is the swivel? Tried another Jerdon &amp; swivel didn't work--would tighten on itself &amp; get stuck.
203900
Well...My daughter has been using it for about 1.5 months. I haven't used it personally, but checked it out. Here's my novel: The lower tube has a plastic insert at the top. The upper tube fits inside the plastic insert and telescopes up and down. The knurled center piece tightens the plastic insert so that the height can be adjusted. I had to tighten it fairly snug to prevent the upper tube with the mirror from sliding down. The "Y" frame that holds the mirror has a metal threaded insert pressed into the bottom of the "Y" that screws into the top of the upper tube. This can back-out if you try to swivel the mirror side-to-side. I need to put some Lock-Tite on these threads. I know this isn't what you asked but bear with me. Because of the way the stand is designed as I described, I do not think the mirror is supposed to swivel along the axis of the tube (back 'n' forth). But the mirror is supposed to swivel upon the horizontal axis (two points attached at the top of the "Y" frame). There is a plastic bushing on the little shaft at either side of the mirror. These ride inside the holes at top part of the "Y" frame. There is a knurl nut that threads onto both sides to hold the mirror in place. A plastic washer goes between the nut and the "Y" frame. Now for your question after my novel! LOL! My daughter's mirror never got "stuck" when I rotated the mirror along the horizontal axis. But I did notice that it tightened up a little. This was from the right knurl nut tightening as I spun the mirror top towards me. I am going to put Lock-Tite on the both of the knurl nut threads to prevent the nut from spinning at all. Hope this helped. All-n-all, I'd say this is a worth while buy for the price.
2024491
I sent mine back. It would hold the weight of my 23" all-in-one desktop on the wall, but the articulating swivel would not hold it in the correct position. I would slowly sag until it completely dropped forward.
2088973
The swivel has been excellent. I occasionally have problems getting a firm seal on the dash.
212577
The swivel bottom came already mounted to the base of the unit and since I wanted the unit to swivel I didn't really note how the part was attached to the base but let me state that the swivel is not one that just easily moves about. I would say based on the weight of the items you have on the unit determines the movement of the swivel. I have a 32" TV, a 32" soundbar, a cable provider box and a disc player. I have to make it a point to move the swivel unit by any degree. I have been very pleased with this item, hope this helps.
2208021
Installation problem. I installed mine the other day using the three hole cover and it swivels without issue.
1699768
Maybe if you MacGyver it. Otherwise, I haven't found a way to do it. I found if you point the pointy part out front and push back and forth, front to back, it doesn't swivel. Good luck.
2081022
It doesn't swivel extraordinarily easily. The cups just drop in without pushing them in; it is a perfect drop-in fit. I can honestly say that I never had an issue with it spinning around when I didn't want it to. This thing is awesome. Probably the best one I have seen anywhere.
1976243
Not sure, I thought it might swivel but haven't checked it out I could be wrong. Sorry could't be more informative.
1036666
It is not designed to swivel, but mine does. I didn't "over tighten" the nut under the counter. (The only nut that comes with the unit. It afixes the unit to the counter top.)
249990
Well... I wouldn't exactly call it "freely spinning," but it does swivel easily. However, I haven't found that to be a problem... just aim it, and forget it. I suppose if you feel a need to 'lock it down," you could use some black electrical tape, etc.
118448
I haven't had that trouble. You might try using a wrench to tighten te thumb screw enough so they can't swivel it. I didn't have the grip strength to tighten the bracket enough to be sturdy when I mounted it. I used a wrench and it is fine now. Good luck!
732991
It does swivel. It raises and lowers easily. I don't think it locks in place. I'll try it tomorrow.
1341508
...found the same thing...so, I re-seated it by backing the threads out and re-tightening it for just OK results. To be honest, I ended up purchasing a universal shock mount from on stage hands and use it upside down with a boom stand. THIS works very well.
1775928
Hi Dagov,Im away from home for three weeks, and I havent used it in a while. What I do recall is the tightening clamp had to be eased to allow the unit to rotate, which then left it somewhat unstable.
1749017
It is not a good swivel, I bought the Everlast Professional Speedbag Swivel and used that.
1122007
I didn't get a swivel. I would ask the manufacturer if it's optional. CDM Gear email: sales@cdmgear.com
2072999
It does not freely swivel. It is hinged so it adjusts in one plane only. Further adjustments can be made by turning the mirror mount in the bar end. It is easy to adjust and once set in the desired position, this mirror doesn't loosen up. Road vibrations don't affect it and if accidentally bumped it is quick and easy to reset back into the desired position. The mirror is glass so it has excellent reflection but it can crack if the bike is dropped on it. I have had several different styles of bar end mirrors and this is by far the best.