Blue Lock tight ?

[sekiar]

How long does the blue lock tight to work before using? I just applied the blue to 5 of my springers and don't want to shoot them before the lock tight cures. Thanks in advance. Charles

 

[Privateer]

Let it dry over night.

Sets in 10 minutes and fully cures in 24 hours

 

[A.G.R]

Loctite for air rifles is bad ju ju
wood is hygroscopic. It expands and contracts as the atmosphere and weather alows it

you crush the wood tight with your screw And washer and it’s locked in that position ..After tightening.. if you do not keep your wood stocks in climate controlled environments then it’s gonna expand in humid days , worse after it crushes the grain from expansion it’s gonna shrink back to its original size.. Now loose from crushing the grain during swelling ..

and your screws are locked in place to no support.. pillars are what’s needed in wood stocks.

springer maintenance is part of owning them ..like checking your oil every three months. Check your stock screws

 

[JEFFPPC]

Loctite for air rifles is bad ju ju
wood is hygroscopic. It expands and contracts as the atmosphere and weather alows it

you crush the wood tight with your screw And washer and it’s locked in that position ..After tightening.. if you do not keep your wood stocks in climate controlled environments then it’s gonna expand in humid days , worse after it crushes the grain from expansion it’s gonna shrink back to its original size.. Now loose from crushing the grain during swelling ..

and your screws are locked in place to no support.. pillars are what’s needed in wood stocks.

springer maintenance is part of owning them ..like checking your oil every three months. Check your stock screws

This might make sense if you include the use of a torque wrench......but you didn't.

 

[A.G.R]

This might make sense if you include the use of a torque wrench......but you didn't.

What does a torque wrench have to do with how tight you torque it to at static time of loctite..
Woood is hygroscopic.. It’s simple. It’s gonna swell and shrink. You dont know what a moisture meter is apparently.
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[JEFFPPC]

With no knowledge of where you start not ability to get back to the same place your guessing. Unless your living in a super humid area or hauling it around in the rain I think your worried about a problem that is not normal. Pillars came into existence with the early shell fiberglass stocks. Why? Because that is when the need started.

 

[SDellinger]

Not to hijack this thread but how can I remove blue loc tight from the outside of my gun barrel?

 

[heavy-impact]

Anything you think needs blue loctite on it use Permatex Ultra Black RTV instead. It will never vibrate loose and you can still remove the fastener with ease. Also use on hammer spring adjusters. Keeps tension on the threads even after adjusting.
Store the tube in your freezer after opening and it will last forever. Available online or at your local auto parts store.

 

[A.G.R]

With no knowledge of where you start not ability to get back to the same place your guessing. Unless your living in a super humid area or hauling it around in the rain I think your worried about a problem that is not normal. Pillars came into existence with the early shell fiberglass stocks. Why? Because that is when the need started.

You just proved why a moisture meter is NEEDED .. ITS EXACTLY what it does. Can you control the woods expansion and contraction .. not unless you store it with the Mona Lisa vault.

 

[Firewalker]

I suggest vibratite for most applications that will be taken apart.

I suggest blue threadlocker only on cleaned threads and only used sparingly so it can be defeated when disassembly is necessary.

 

[scottblair]

Been using blue locktite for decades. Many hundreds of times, for just about every application. Guns, RC Helicopters, autos, etc.

Yes you can use that on your springer stock screws. Just use a tiny drop and wipe excess off with a paper towel.
You can easily tighten or loosen those screws anytime you want in the future. It will remain in the threads and still hold the screws from turning even after many adjustments. That's what it's designed for!
You should wait about a half hour after installing the screws. It sets up pretty quick under pressure and lack of oxygen.
They won't move after that.
Have fun.

 

[GeneT]

Anything you think needs blue loctite on it use Permatex Ultra Black RTV instead. It will never vibrate loose and you can still remove the fastener with ease. Also use on hammer spring adjusters. Keeps tension on the threads even after adjusting.
Store the tube in your freezer after opening and it will last forever. Available online or at your local auto parts store.

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Spot on! Wish I could triple-like this post.

GsT

 

[boscoebrea]

A lot of my springers have star washers ,no other thing is needed.Overtighen and the problem begins,let the washer do the proper work,=stock screws..Never had a problem with metal to metal when proper washer installed.The only problem I have had is with the back trigger guard screw.
I am of the opinion that over tightning a screw is the problem that causes the most problems .There is a relationship with screws and stocks,many people do not know how to keep the relationship tight,LOL Another thing is the vibration that the springers have,the ham fisted ways some people apply pressure to quall this vibration can have a better outcome when you know what you are doing...and why..if the vibration dampening stuff you use works =it works ,keep in mind vibration stock washers and vibration dampening RTV should work.I guess what I am really trying to say if you have to use lock tight,something went wrong,butt hay,if it works it works for you,no problems ,well too coffee

 

[SteveP-52]

I use Vibra-Tite VC-3 on mine but good to know about the Permatex as a viable option.