is there a way to keep this mount from freely spinning?
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.
1199550
I've had the ball/socket come loose after rotating from landscape to portrait a number of times. I've been able to re-tighten it on the back side of the mount with a flathead screwdriver, coin, or standard house key. I did have to take it out of the CD player, as it is much easier to be facing the back side than try to mess with it in a limited space. Hope this helps.
1169645
Yes, you can leave it static (still) or unscrew the hidden screws within the bottom of the pole to make it spin
928260
There is no option to make it rotate slower. Though if you unscrew the top screw you can essentially stop the spinning all together.
1769171
There is a spring loaded switch. If you can pull on the anchor line and it goes out try some wd-40 on the switch area or try to free the switch so it moves freely.
1467111
I have not been able to take my mount off. Seems like it's kind of stuck there.
1752190
Mine moves freely 90 degrees and I can find no way to lock it - so it sounds like there is a problem. Have you tried contacting Sony customer service - they have been helpful when I have called with questions/problems.
521444
Yes, pull up, rotate then push down. That is even if you mount the base vertically or horrizontally.
806560
The mount is not a quick release. If you're interested here is the documentation on it: https://www.sigsauer.com/upFiles/CmsContent/documents/CP4_SIGTacOpticalSight_Instructions.pdf
316722
Been a while since I installed this mount, but as I recall there is no up/down adjustment once it is installed.
2043128
Mine spins freely, in fact I need to oil it a bit as it's dry. I suggest you place a few drops of a light oil where the ring meets the body of the compass, let it sit overnight and then try to rotate it. I note that there are screws on the bottom holding the unit together, and you might need to open it up to access the guts. In any event, you need to lube the ring since both the ring and the body are aluminum and I can feel the galling one gets when you have to bits of Al moving against one another.
1320276
The mounting bracket does not swivel, but this has not been a problem for me. I just mounted it in a direction that it would normally be pulled. It does need a little help when you need to rewind it because it is pretty heavy cable.
1737693
There are 2 screws on the back that can be tightened to lock the rotation at a desired angle. Or, leave them loose to have it rotate freely.
147727
I have had no problems with mine. Sounds like you have a vibration problem. Excess vibration can destroy anything. A rubber mount might help or a different mounting location where there is less vibration. Hope this helps.
812205
If you turn the table over there is a gasket, rubber, plastic? between the swivel and the top. Our table turns but is fairly tight so our 6 lb dog can't really move it. I would look to see if you could tighten the screws first then the only thing I would do is to place or stuff a small cloth in the swivel part so it won't turn. I think in the manufacturing process your table might be looser then some, ours is very hard to spin. IF YOU DON'T WANT IT TO SPIN AT ALL then i would block it from the under side. Turn it over and look for those options. Good luck.
190883
Not that I know off!!! you might try some second hand stores, but I doubt it, that will be hard to find!!Buy a new one, and you should get the mount. You have to replace them every so often anyway!! To bad, I think I threw mine away!!!I will look if you like after Xmas.
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!