Something like loc-tite

[kb4ns]

I recently saw these super spiffy keychains on CountyComm's website. Just had to get me some-

But, cool as they are, the dang things won't stay closed. The locking nut(?) keeps working loose. I would use some blue loctite, but I don't know that I want to do that since I may have to open / close the keychain several times over the life of it.

Any suggestions to keep it closed?

[Trekbike]

I would use some blue loctite, but I don't know that I want to do that since I may have to open / close the keychain several times over the life of it. Any suggestions to keep it closed?

It is ok to use blue loctite since it is not "permanent" like the red loctite. You may have to re-apply after opening it up.

Another thought is that if you are only tightening it with your fingers, you might temporarly put some tape on each end and tighten it with pliers.

[kb4ns]

It is ok to use blue loctite since it is not "permanent" like the red loctite. You may have to re-apply after opening it up.

I just worry about (over time and multiple applications) the blue loctite eventually making it difficult / impossible to thread the nut onto the other end since the the threads are so tiny. I guess if I "apply sparingly", I might be okay for a while.

[leroy]

kb:______________

Try a small dot of rubber cement. I bet if they get locked up; you can drop a little drop of acetone down the threads and soften it up again. I got some of them little buggers too!

Kind regards,

Leroy

[Guest SUNTZU]

I told you CountyComm is crack.

[kb4ns]

I told you CountyComm is crack.

Yep!

[Guest jackdm3]

A brand new chrome/zinc lockwasher!

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

I have used all kinds of loctite for years in paintball with set screws and stuff. The red is permanent, so if you want it locked forever, red is the way to go.

The blue stuff is great. You can apply and reapply all you have to do is take a little pick and scratch out the dried blue loctite from before. It's pretty simple and easy to do. Also! Only put a dab on one small part of the screw, because when you screw it in, it will distribute evenly, too much and, no pun intended, you're screwed.

You should be able to apply blue loctite, break it, clean with pick easily, and reapply as long as that little thingy will last.

[56FordGuy]

As others have said, the blue LocTite can be taken apart again. The red LocTite, however, is not permanent. It can also be disassembled, though some applications may require heat to do it.

[Guest RemedyCNC]

As 56FordGuy said, LocTite will release with heat. I built transmissions for a race car for a short time and used red on everything. If you get it hot enough, it will turn loose. Obviously, heat is not an option on some applications so use some common sense.

[Guest SUNTZU]

As others have said, the blue LocTite can be taken apart again. The red LocTite, however, is not permanent. It can also be disassembled, though some applications may require heat to do it.

And a sledgehammer and swear words.

[56FordGuy]

And a sledgehammer and swear words.

Oxy/ Acetylene torch, die grinder with a cut off wheel, "Screw it and order a new one. You'll spend more paying us to try and take this apart than a new one will cost." :rolleyes:

[VolunteerGuns]

Loc Tite Threadlocker 222 Low Strength Purple. Prevents vibration from backing out fasteners. We use it at work and it is easily unfastened, and cleans off using only a small wire brush. It just rolls up and peels off.

Red is high strength/temp

Purple and Green both medium strength/temp

[Guest SUNTZU]

Oxy/ Acetylene torch, die grinder with a cut off wheel, "Screw it and order a new one. You'll spend more paying us to try and take this apart than a new one will cost." :rolleyes:

Says it right there on the packing slip.

[Guest REDDOG79]

YOU DON'T NEED LOCCTITE

you have to twist the wire rope opposite of its lay when you put it together. The twist of the wire rope will hold it closed for you. Kinda hard to explain on here.

[hardknox00001]

YOU DON'T NEED LOCCTITE

you have to twist the wire rope opposite of its lay when you put it together. The twist of the wire rope will hold it closed for you. Kinda hard to explain on here.

I get it, twist the wire before you screw it together so that when it runs out of thread and its "tight" the wire rope will still have some "wanting to screw tighter" tension from the pretwist

out of box thinking Reddog is.........

[kb4ns]

Kinda hard to explain on here.

Apparently. I don't get it. Mine came assembled.

[kb4ns]

I get it, twist the wire before you screw it together so that when it runs out of thread and its "tight" the wire rope will still have some "wanting to screw tighter" tension from the pretwist

out of box thinking Reddog is.........

OK, I think I get that. Now where the hell were you an hour or so ago before I put the blue loctite on???

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

OK, I think I get that. Now where the hell were you an hour or so ago before I put the blue loctite on???

At least it wasn't the Red.

[Guest jackdm3]

The force of the cable trying to turn in the clockwise direction will put clockwise pressure in a closing motion.

[hardknox00001]

OK, I think I get that. Now where the hell were you an hour or so ago before I put the blue loctite on???

Installing Coreldraw 13, watching the Braves win in dramatic fashion, deflating bladder on bushes outside, etc, etc

Better yet, refer to kb4ns avitar, remove cat, install hardknox00001 = explaination sort of complete

Edited May 20, 2010 by hardknox00001

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

The force of the cable trying to turn in the clockwise direction will put clockwise pressure in a closing motion.

I'm confused now...

[hardknox00001]

I'm confused now...

We've got him boys, go in for the kill

[Guest jackdm3]

I'm confused now...

Keychains are highly technical when they're TACTICOOL KEYCHAINS!

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

Keychains are highly technical when they're TACTICOOL KEYCHAINS!

No!!! Another "Tacticool" Discussion... AHHHHHH?!?!?!?!?!?