A bone to pick with those Set Locking Screws
02-18-2008 | 11:38 AM
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A bone to pick with those Set Locking Screws
You know, very frustrating the black locking screws...
One should be warned regards just how fraught working with them can be...
Not locked tight enough and the slip.... Locked too tight and them strip...
Two of said screws have already set me back weeks.
They are EVIL !!!!!
One should be warned regards just how fraught working with them can be...
Not locked tight enough and the slip.... Locked too tight and them strip...
Two of said screws have already set me back weeks.
They are EVIL !!!!!
02-18-2008 | 01:19 PM
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RE: A bone to pick with those Set Locking Screws
lol..i know the feeling..i experienced this many years ago..until i got accustomed to going to a value hardware store and purchasing set screws with tiny points on them so they dont slip..a good hardware store will have hundrededs of different set screws..you should try and go to a local hardware store and purchase some with the little points on them ..thats where i get all my set screws and miscellanius hard ware,,and it will be cheaqper than any hobby store as well..any model hobby has little screws and parts that you can purchase at different stores..the hobby stores mark up these tiny little pieces ..thats how they make there money..yoiu should try and get youre own little screws..and they will be of better qualaty..
02-19-2008 | 09:30 AM
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RE: A bone to pick with those Set Locking Screws
you can get quality set screws from a specialty place that sells nothing but nuts and bolts
or an aircraft supply store that carries them..i got some and they were even stainless steel
and much harder than regular steel types.
these places normally have much better quality hardware than regular stores
im almost sure there is such a store where you are!!
also possible you have some wear on you hex tool or its too soft china made??
don't forget use quality hex tools..buy the best money can buy cheap ones are not worth your time!!
or use TORX[Tm] head screws again get them at the better places.
or an aircraft supply store that carries them..i got some and they were even stainless steel
and much harder than regular steel types.
these places normally have much better quality hardware than regular stores
im almost sure there is such a store where you are!!
also possible you have some wear on you hex tool or its too soft china made??
don't forget use quality hex tools..buy the best money can buy cheap ones are not worth your time!!
or use TORX[Tm] head screws again get them at the better places.
02-19-2008 | 11:47 AM
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RE: A bone to pick with those Set Locking Screws
Thanks guys. Will check with ACE hardware this weekend as I'm far removed from more specialized shops that can accomodate the request.
Yes, some of the parts I received though mailorder appear to be of the stainless steel type.
Will also check for higher quality hex tools too.
Meanwhile, enjoy my last iteration of the hell bound set screw (attached image)!
Yes, some of the parts I received though mailorder appear to be of the stainless steel type.
Will also check for higher quality hex tools too.
Meanwhile, enjoy my last iteration of the hell bound set screw (attached image)!
02-19-2008 | 12:29 PM
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RE: A bone to pick with those Set Locking Screws
This is a great hobby.
We have to learn about tools,fastners, electronics, battery technoligy, areodynamics and many more items and disiplines that many of us are not normally subjected to in daily life.
This is what keeps it interesting and fun.
Love it.
Brian
We have to learn about tools,fastners, electronics, battery technoligy, areodynamics and many more items and disiplines that many of us are not normally subjected to in daily life.
This is what keeps it interesting and fun.
Love it.
Brian
02-20-2008 | 06:11 PM
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RE: A bone to pick with those Set Locking Screws
ORIGINAL: joecarbery
lol..i know the feeling..i experienced this many years ago..until i got accustomed to going to a value hardware store and purchasing set screws with tiny points on them so they dont slip..a good hardware store will have hundrededs of different set screws..you should try and go to a local hardware store and purchase some with the little points on them ..thats where i get all my set screws and miscellanius hard ware,,and it will be cheaqper than any hobby store as well..any model hobby has little screws and parts that you can purchase at different stores..the hobby stores mark up these tiny little pieces ..thats how they make there money..yoiu should try and get youre own little screws..and they will be of better qualaty..
lol..i know the feeling..i experienced this many years ago..until i got accustomed to going to a value hardware store and purchasing set screws with tiny points on them so they dont slip..a good hardware store will have hundrededs of different set screws..you should try and go to a local hardware store and purchase some with the little points on them ..thats where i get all my set screws and miscellanius hard ware,,and it will be cheaqper than any hobby store as well..any model hobby has little screws and parts that you can purchase at different stores..the hobby stores mark up these tiny little pieces ..thats how they make there money..yoiu should try and get youre own little screws..and they will be of better qualaty..
excellent idea on the pointed set screws....i used to use these everyday in manufacturing of lawn equipment. never dawned on me to get some to hold motor pinion on !!!
02-20-2008 | 06:59 PM
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RE: A bone to pick with those Set Locking Screws
Thanks everyone for getting me thinking about set screws, Whay sizes do the HBK2 use?? I would like to order some spares
02-25-2008 | 12:46 PM
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RE: A bone to pick with those Set Locking Screws
Thank all for your input 
Tried my local hardware store and their set screws aren't small enough.
Anwhere on-line you can recommend?
And can you elaborate on 'tiny set points' with respect to a TORX head? Which is better, easier to find...
Tried my local hardware store and their set screws aren't small enough.
Anwhere on-line you can recommend?
And can you elaborate on 'tiny set points' with respect to a TORX head? Which is better, easier to find...
