Loc Tite?

[MJO]

Just got my jack Weigand mount for my SRH 44mag.  I have never used Loc-Tite before and the directions are unclear.  I put it on the screw threads.  Do I screw it in wet, wait til it sets up (how long?) or wait til it dries?

Thanks,
MJO

[jdinil]

Screw them in wet.

[kynardsj]

Put a small drop on and then screw it in. Wouldn't hurt to let it sit overnight and let it set before you shoot your gun. If you go to the XSsights website they have a video about installing their sights and putting loctite on the threads and how long to let it sit. I know you're not using their sights but the screw and loctite thing may help.

[TGFOGAL]

Use the blue loc tite so you can get the screws back out when you need to.
You can get it at any auto motive store. There are more colors, I like blue.

[ms]

Just got my jack Weigand mount for my SRH 44mag.  I have never used Loc-Tite before and the directions are unclear.  I put it on the screw threads.  Do I screw it in wet, wait til it sets up (how long?) or wait til it dries?

Thanks,
MJO

Weigand has a video on his sight just click it. Wait 24 hours on the loc tite.

[ms]

Use the blue loc tite so you can get the screws back out when you need to.
You can get it at any auto motive store. There are more colors, I like blue.

Don't use the red only the blue.

[handi243]

clear fingernail polish works the same

[quickdtoo]

Technically Loctite recommends purple for screws under ¼", blue can sometimes be a real pain to remove, particularly on slotted and hex socket heads, torx aren't so bad.

Tim

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=445105

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[Grumulkin]

There are low, medium and high strength Locktites.  Use only the low or medium strengths.

[Glanceblamm]

Degrease them screws first. A little alchohol should work but I gave mine a shot of brake parts cleaner.

[Darrell Davis]

Yes, degrease the screws and holes BEFORE appling the loc-Tite.

I have used a great deal of loc-tite, and even the heavy duty stuff comes appart with a bit of heat. No problem.

Used it on equipment - large grounds maintaince mowers - which would shake and wear loose.

Clean up everything with a good degreaser, apply a good coating of Red Loc-Tite and everything stayed in place until I wanted it to come apart.

Then apply heat to the hubs or?? until everything was heated up, put the pullers in place and off they came, NO PROBLEM!

For screws, I take an old screw driver or piece of metal about the size of the screw head, get it good and hot and allow the heat to transfer from that to the screw and surrounding metal.

Might need to do it a time or two, but the Loc-Tote WILL soften and allow the parts to be moved.

Just take your time and make sure things are warmed up, BEFORE attempting to remove.

Keep em coming!

CDOC

[Swampman]

Just don't use red

[Autorim]

I use only blue on anything I want to remove later. Degrease the holes, blow out with air and apply blue Loc-tite wet.

Ken

[FourBee]

clear fingernail polish works the same

Like handi243 says ~  I want my screws to break loose without burring up the screw slots, so I use Clear Fingernail Polish.   The screws lock in just right , and I can readily break them free.  

[S.B.]

Is there a Loc Tite product that you can apply and let dry(before assemblng) for a Nyloc screw effect like Ruger used to put on some of their guns?
Steve

[Tommyt]

Is there a Loc Tite product that you can apply and let dry(before assemblng) for a Nyloc screw effect like Ruger used to put on some of their guns?
Steve

Not that I know of ?


But to Remove I have a small Solder Iron looks like a Big finish Nail below the handle I use that to Heat the screws to Remove
If it don't then I do as above I heat something same head size or a bit smaller and hold it on the screw It WILL come out

Tommyt

[Scibaer]

i find that only using purple loc tite on firearms is a good practice to get into
blue and red  will give you problems at some point

[mbopp]

i find that only using purple loc tite on firearms is a good practice to get into
blue and red  will give you problems at some point

Care to elaborate on that? I've always used blue. Red is for stuff you never want to remove.

[quickdtoo]

Blue isn't meant for screws smaller than ¼" as a pointed out earlier, smaller screws have a smaller interface that may result in the tool stripping the head when removal is attempted.

Tim

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=613078

For years, gunsmiths have turned to Loctite for securing screws and other threaded parts on their projects. Each formula has unique features that make it perfect for various applications around the shop. Blue Threadlocker (242) is used for mounting bolts, pumps and compressors. Recommended for fasteners from 1/4" through 3/4". This non-wicking formula cures in 10 minutes with full strength in 24 hours. Medium strength, requires handtools to remove once applied. For more technical information please view the Blue Threadlocker (242) Technical Data Sheet.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=445105

For years, gunsmiths have turned to Loctite for securing screws and other threaded parts on their projects. Each formula has unique features that make it perfect for various applications around the shop. Purple Threadlocker (222) is for use on set screws, calibration screws, meters and gauges. This non-wicking formula is recommended for fasteners from #2 through 1/4" and cures in 10 minutes with full strength in 24 hours. This threadlocker is low strength and requires only handtools to remove once applied. For more technical information please view the Purple Threadlocker (222) Technical Data Sheet.

[JASON50CAL]

I use the red on all my guns and have never had a problem when it comes time to take things apart and i have never used heat either.

[Lloyd Smale]

me too. never had a problem unless i used an inproper screwdriver

I use the red on all my guns and have never had a problem when it comes time to take things apart and i have never used heat either.

[sgtt]

I am sure I have used red where I wasn't supposed to. I think some of that depends on the amount applied. I always use heat to remove the screws just in case. Another thing that will work in some applications is ultra light fishing line.

[FourBee]

   

by: sgtt    Another thing that will work in some applications is ultra light fishing line.

Hmm... sgtt is that sorta like applying Plumbers Tape to the threads?
 

[Big Ryan]

Technically Loctite recommends purple for screws under ¼", blue can sometimes be a real pain to remove, particularly on slotted and hex socket heads, torx aren't so bad.

Tim

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=445105

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=613078

Yep this is what I have used for yrs on all my rifles and pistols. The purple works the best if you plan on taking the base off at sometime in the future. Also once you put the locktight in the hole make sure of as few things, #1 that you clean the holes very well first with alcohol or a simular degreasing agent. #2 Make sure you poke a small hole with a toothpick through the center of your drop, to make sure it adhears to the threads nicely.