Klarinet Archive - Posting 000172.txt from 1998/04

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Loose screws
Date: Sat, 4 Apr 1998 22:46:21 -0500

on 4/3/98 7:56 PM, Neil Leupold wrote:

>> Make sure you get the NON PERMANENT type of Loc-tite. Otherwise you will
>>NEVER
>> get the screw out again without a propane torch, or special remover.
>> Machinists and mechanics use the regular Loc-tite as a PERMANET solution to
>> screws that loosen. It's not easy to reverse the process, and isn't intended
>> to be!!! Also, don't get it on anything but the threads of the screw,
>> and less is better. It could seize the whole rod. It's no toy.
>
>Thanks very much for this additional information. I will
>certainly proceed with extra caution given what you've
>stated.

Or you could use clear nail polish - not nearly as dangerous, pretty
effective, and probably cheaper. I've used it (and had repair techs use
it).

David

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/