Has anyone ever tried using threadlock (aka: locktite, loctite, vibra-tite) to address the screw vibrating itself loose?
2080744
I have not had a problem myself. I would not recommend loctite unless you want to mess up a valuable camera. Snug it good and tight and adjust so your hand rests on the camera , thus always keeping the tactile sense of what's going on with your equipment as you walk. Check it frequently if you are in rough terrain.
2080745
I have never had a problem with it loosening. I would not want to use anything that would ruin it or the camera. I used it on a two and a half week trip, in and out of my bag when not in use and with each time I checked it, it was still tight.
2080746
Hey, I have quite a bit of experience with chemical threadlockers, and much less with photography, but if you keep the application clean, only on the threads, and apply the right adhesive, there's no chance of damaging the threads, as long as they are both metal. You need to remember to use a low strength adhesive, to be able to detach the mount later. And with those glues - less is more.
1513320
Probably needs to be returned. I didn't have this problem. If can't return, I guess you could drill the heads off of the screws and use a vice grips to turn the threaded part out, then replace the screws with suitable hardware store replacements.
2066200
Well mine also broke when my wife used it on a heavy duty screw. I would suggest you limit its usage on it capacity.
989909
Same issue. I used a wrench to hold the nut until it was tight and a large screwdriver to turn the bolts.
1775202
I am having the same problem! I have adjusted the screw and still no luck. I am at the point of getting rid of it and buying a new one. Very disappointing, especially considering how expensive they are. Wish I could be more help
1056717
I did not have that problem, but I suggest using a mild solution of dishwasher liquid and water to help losen the screw (and then rinse and dry). Hope that helps and good luck!
1061186
Mine works fine. I have not had a problem with the screw working correctly. It holds tight, and releases ok, I usually unscrew it after every shave, rinse it out then tighten it down again until next time. Change the blades after a few shaves, I haven't had any problems.
763719
They have the left pedal bolt threading reversed when it should be the right one. This causes the pedal bolts to "unwind" and loosen when pedaling forward. I called the customer service for fisher price / mattel and the guy said that if I followed the directions, it would have been fine. You don't need to be an engineer to know that a reverse-threaded left pedal bolt and a standard threaded right pedal bolt will cause both pedal bolts to unscrew under forward pedalling. I guess they hired a managers kid to be their quality control tech and/or design engineer. EASY FIX: After you call customer support to have them resend the bolts and pedals (no charge), go to Lowes, Home Depot, Northern Tool, Ace, etc. and get a high strength epoxy designed for metal to metal. I used Loctite Threadlocker 271 Red. Put the bolts through the pedals all the way. Then dab a little of the red glue on just the bolt threading. It's kinda runny, so be careful. Coat the outter 2/3 of the length of threading (from the tip inward 2/3 of the length, so that when you tighten it, there won't be any squeezed out to get on the plastic pedal). Now, do one pedal at a time and make sure you adhere to the R or L on the bolt head. While holding the outside of the pedal, keep the bolt head (non glued end) pushed in to fully expose the threading on the other end. Mate the bolt threading to the female threading on the crank and SLOWLY turn it BACKWARD. This backward pedalling motion will tighten the bolt (when, if correctly designed, should loosen them). When you feel the threads engage, continue to turn until you have no more finger space left on the bolt head. Then use a wide-head screwdriver to snug it completely. Repeat this with the other side. The glue sets in about 10 minutes, but I did it just after my son had gone to sleep to allow the full 10 hours for the glue to cure. Be sure to spin the pedals a few minutes after you apply it to make sure none of the glue is holding them. Hey Fisher Price, my resume's available if you want it! ;-)
1246057
You should be able to tighten the screw down and that'll make it more difficult to lock. There's 3 parts there, the screw, the locking piece and a small washer. Take the screw out entirely and check that it wasn't stripped then reinstall and tighten down. If it doesn't fix it I recommend you order a new screw/lock/washer set from felcostore.com. If you need any additional parts (like a blade or spring) order it too.
2148440
Yes, use Loctite. When I took my original lock off it had blue Loctite on the screws. Don't use the red Loctite or you may have to drill the screws out if you ever need to replace the lock. There is a very good video on youtube made by Sargent & Greenleaf, it will guide you through the install.
40654
The only remedy that i personally have found to avoid movement is to check to see if the screws have loosened up and retighten. Also you can apply Blu loctite. Hope that helps.
1928364
Yes, I have had it with mine too... I just ignore it :/ I assumed it just needed a little grease or tightened.
908848
Now that you mention it, it was in there pretty tight. I did use the correct type of screwdriver to eventually open. Im looking at the screw that was rremoved and its stripped. I guess I will tread lightly next time the screw needs to be undone. This sounds like its a defect overall in the product workmanship. Good luck.
10313
Did you try a magnet to retrieve the screw? If you get it back together, checking the tightness of the screw should be routine.
2218155
I had zero problems. May be a defective screw or it has been crossthreaded.
279654
The little sticky-outy bump goes into the screw. I had no troubles. You could always put a touch of glue on the nub and set it on the screw head...
1282512
As a threadlocker maybe but as a glue forget it. It's very brittle and breaks it's bond upon shock. If I was looking for a threadlocker I would stick with the 242 over this.