Modular Instrument Nuts/Screws
- BPBasso
- Posts: 96
- Joined: Mar 31, 2025
Those with modular horns, how often do you pay any attention to the (hand tightened?) screws or nuts holding the bell/valves together? I've always hand tightened all of mine, as to not damage the brass threads.
What's your opinion about them - touch them as little as possible? Or, loosen & retighten them occasionally/daily?
What has your tech/manufacturer recommended?
Red Loctite, pliers, and never worry about it? :amazed:
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What's your opinion about them - touch them as little as possible? Or, loosen & retighten them occasionally/daily?
What has your tech/manufacturer recommended?
Red Loctite, pliers, and never worry about it? :amazed:
:tongue:
- JohnL
- Posts: 2529
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
[quote="BPBasso"]Red Loctite, pliers, and never worry about it?[/quote]
Don't use red Loctite®; it's a serious pain if you ever have to take it apart again (you'd probably have to torch it). Even blue is stronger than you need. I'd use the purple stuff (Loctite® 222).
Don't use red Loctite®; it's a serious pain if you ever have to take it apart again (you'd probably have to torch it). Even blue is stronger than you need. I'd use the purple stuff (Loctite® 222).