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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 983854" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>The screws are small and it's very easy to create a condition where the screw becomes so tight that when you attempt to remove it the screw head simply breaks off. Now .. you have a real problem. I usually try proper torque and check the screws after each day at the range or in the field. If I find evidence that they're not holding I check to see if all the parts are properly aligned. If the screws aren't tightened in alternating sequence there is always a chance of a slight misalignment of the mounts that contributes to movement between mating surfaces.</p><p>If that fails, then I try just a drop of loc-tite (purple) or similar mild locking agent to the underside of the screw head to prevent it from finding its own way out of the hole.</p><p>The only way I know of to appreciate this cautious approach is to drown your threads in red loc-tite and screw them down. A week later try to take them out. It's a good learning experience coupled with disappointment and frustration. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 983854, member: 50867"] The screws are small and it's very easy to create a condition where the screw becomes so tight that when you attempt to remove it the screw head simply breaks off. Now .. you have a real problem. I usually try proper torque and check the screws after each day at the range or in the field. If I find evidence that they're not holding I check to see if all the parts are properly aligned. If the screws aren't tightened in alternating sequence there is always a chance of a slight misalignment of the mounts that contributes to movement between mating surfaces. If that fails, then I try just a drop of loc-tite (purple) or similar mild locking agent to the underside of the screw head to prevent it from finding its own way out of the hole. The only way I know of to appreciate this cautious approach is to drown your threads in red loc-tite and screw them down. A week later try to take them out. It's a good learning experience coupled with disappointment and frustration. :rolleyes: [/QUOTE]
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