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hammer screw question

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My 1874 hammer screw works loose from time to time. How tight can this screw be or is there a fix for this? Steve
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Re: hammer screw question

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I use a little blue loctite.

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Re: hammer screw question

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Just snug of tighter than the hubs of Hell?
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Re: hammer screw question

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With the loctite it doesn't need to be real tight, just pretty snug like you say.
Be sure your screwdriver fits the slot.

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Re: hammer screw question

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Thank you sir! I'll give it a try. Appreciate the help, Merry Christmas to you and yours. Steve
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