Do I need 2 use ThreadLocker?
12-15-2003, 04:39 PM
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Do I need 2 use ThreadLocker?
Do I need to use threadlocker? I have some, I just forgot to use it on the nosegear mount and the rudder and elevator control horns.
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12-15-2003, 04:43 PM
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RE: Do I need 2 use ThreadLocker?
Speaking from experience, let me say that landing with your nose-gear swinging about in the breeze is not a pleasant experience. Yes I was a raw newbie and I hadn't been as thorough as I should have been on my pre-flight, but a little extra 'insurance' never goes amiss! Now I make sure that all of the visible screws and bolts on my plane are thoroughly snug before each flight, but since I've started using thread-lock on them I've never found one that's been loose.
Summary: Use thread locking compound on your mounting screws and bolts. Check 'em all before each flight anyway.
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Neil.
Summary: Use thread locking compound on your mounting screws and bolts. Check 'em all before each flight anyway.
Cheers,
Neil.
12-15-2003, 04:53 PM
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RE: Do I need 2 use ThreadLocker?
After you hammer your blind nuts home, use a little medium/thick CA and run it around the back edge of the blind nut where it's hammered flat against the wood it's mounted to. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO GET ANY CA INTO THE BLIND NUT THREAD!
I'm definitely of the opinion that glue is a lot cheaper than a new plane, and a little paranoia goes a long way
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I'm definitely of the opinion that glue is a lot cheaper than a new plane, and a little paranoia goes a long way
Cheers,
Neil.
12-15-2003, 07:48 PM
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RE: Do I need 2 use ThreadLocker?
I was surprised to see thread locker included with my RTF plane when I built it. Not sure why, but I was. I've used blue thread lock for mounting gun scopes for 30 years now. If it will stop the scope mount screws from rattling off of an AK-47 while bump firing, it will hold very well on airplanes....
It's good stuff! - Joe
It's good stuff! - Joe
12-15-2003, 08:15 PM
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RE: Do I need 2 use ThreadLocker?
i just drip a little epoxy over the back, fule profe the tank area, lock the threads and hold the blind nuts in 3 birds one stone (i no epoxy is brittle and not ideal for thread locking but im not AS paranoid.)
really im just to lazzy to buy some thread lock, even though all it takes is a trip to tower and a credit card...
really im just to lazzy to buy some thread lock, even though all it takes is a trip to tower and a credit card...
12-15-2003, 09:34 PM
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RE: Do I need 2 use ThreadLocker?
i want an ak 
ne way, i doubt on a small trainer your screws will come out, but it cant hurt. (now if i wer eflying a hevier plane then id be pouring it on...
ne way, i doubt on a small trainer your screws will come out, but it cant hurt. (now if i wer eflying a hevier plane then id be pouring it on...
