jcm71
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I noticed today that when I put a crochet hook back in the stored position that it pushed the retaining spring into the brass tube about an inch, rendering it useless for its designed function. I was able to pull the spring out using the hook. My fix to the problem was to use a Q tip to apply some blue loctite to the inside of the brass tube and re insert the spring. Let dry and any residue can then be removed using a copper bore cleaning brush (.22 Cal is ideal).
The instructions say to use CA to fix a slipping spring. I strongly recommend you not use CA. Sometimes the spring hangs up when half way inserted, and due to CA's quick set up time, you could be left with the spring permanently stuck half way out. Also, if you are like me, it takes several attempts to roll the spring into small enough a diameter to be able to insert it, meaning you are now trying to push the spring into already cured CA. A recipe for disaster.
The instructions say to use CA to fix a slipping spring. I strongly recommend you not use CA. Sometimes the spring hangs up when half way inserted, and due to CA's quick set up time, you could be left with the spring permanently stuck half way out. Also, if you are like me, it takes several attempts to roll the spring into small enough a diameter to be able to insert it, meaning you are now trying to push the spring into already cured CA. A recipe for disaster.