Loose fittings

[Brewmeister35]

Rookie question here... I've been getting alot of navigator/baron kits that the clip end fitting is loose. Would you CA glue it or epoxy? I'm worried about gluing it and not having enough pressure while it sets up and ending up with a loose clip. Also used to having the ability to take it apart.

 

[Rmartin]

I use CA, and personally, I wish all fittings were loose. I would rather test fit and then when I'm satisfied, glue the parts.

Rmartin

 

[stevers]

I've had some Jr. Gents with loose end caps. Not fall out loose, but loose enough to just about pull out by hand. I have glued a couple. Be carefully, CA sticks to the fittings real well, inside and out. Maybe put a quick clamp on it while it sets up to insure it stays tight enough.
Good Luck.

 

[Geo in Winnipeg]

I've had a few finials that came loose enough so the clip could turn. Someone here suggested using Loctite. Use the blue threadlocker and you should be able to remove the finial later if need be. I'm told if you use the red stuff it will be permanent. It worked well for me.

 

[Randy_]

If you use CA to secure your hardware, be sure to let the pen cure for a day or two in the open air. A number of folks have had their finishes or the hardware plating cloud up if the pen is put away in a box or other closed container.

 

[BernieW]

I do like Dick Sing suggested. I use 5 minute epoxy when I do pen assembly with loose parts. I have a El Grande that I did that to about 1 1/2 yrs. ago and still holding.

 

[mrcook4570]

Originally posted by Randy_
<br />If you use CA to secure your hardware, be sure to let the pen cure for a day or two in the open air.

Sometimes it will still fog the hardware even after a few weeks. I avoid using CA to secure parts. I prefer epoxy and use it on ALL parts, whether or not they are loose, because they WILL work loose over time.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Loctite.

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />Loctite.

Ditto.

 

[arioux]

Hi,

Loctite here too. Blue or red on times, depending of the part. For clips, i always use red.

Alfred

 

[Brewmeister35]

Loctite sounds like the popular choice here. How long do I need to have it clamped so the finial doesn't loosen again?

 

[Rmartin]

Hmmm, so you're saying a drop of CA inside the blank will cloud the outside of the part? I've used loctite on metal screws for years in my profession, but it's easy to break the seal. Maybe you guys are talking about something besides what I've used.

Rmartin

 

[gketell]

My "carry" pen is a coolibah burl cigar that after refinishing in CA I let it dry for a couple of days then put it away. When I took it out again all the TiGold hardware is tarnished. Polished it up again but it is a different color now. []

I've also had CA fumes cloud the finish on both pen and fittings when I had to glue a nib into place on a slimline. The pen was trash after that.

Keep them open and keep good airflow.

GK

 

[bjackman]

Epoxy