05-03-2004, 02:42 PM
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| stripped epee thread ( for screws)
you might have caught my post in the other forum, but me epee screws keep falling out and i'm pretty sure it's the same side. how would i fix a stripped threading, HELP! 
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05-03-2004, 02:46 PM
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| Get a rethread tap and rethread the threads. Or, buy a new tip.
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05-03-2004, 03:01 PM
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| If the treads are stripped I think your only option is to replace the tip. You would be putting more time and effort than it is worth into trying to repair a replaceable part.
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05-03-2004, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Morion If the treads are stripped I think your only option is to replace the tip. You would be putting more time and effort than it is worth into trying to repair a replaceable part. | Agreed! A tip costs less than $10.00. Unless you just love to tinker with stuff and/or have really tight budget, just go buy another tip.
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05-03-2004, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by D+F+P=Hadouken! Get a rethread tap and rethread the threads. | Why make suggestions to do stuff that you've never even tried ?
It won't work - don't bother. Replace the tip. | |
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05-03-2004, 03:26 PM
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| I'll beat Don Clinton to this one...until you get a new tip (the best and easiest option), get a small supply of British epee screws...they can fit into the stripped German or French screw holes as a quick fix... | 
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05-03-2004, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Purple Fencer I'll beat Don Clinton to this one...until you get a new tip (the best and easiest option), get a small supply of British epee screws...they can fit into the stripped German or French screw holes as a quick fix... | If he can get a supply of brittish screws, I'm sure he can get a supply of new tips. One is a relable fix the other is a patch. | |
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05-03-2004, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by frenzl you might have caught my post in the other forum, but me epee screws keep falling out and i'm pretty sure it's the same side. how would i fix a stripped threading, HELP!
thanks | Would lock-tite work in this situation, until the tip can be replaced by a new tip? | |
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05-04-2004, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mifencer Would lock-tite work in this situation, until the tip can be replaced by a new tip? | i have actualy tried this, i very carefuly applied a very, very small drop to the screw, and very, very carefuly put the screw in with out it touching the barrel or anything else. all it did was gum up the tip and barrel. the screw still few out after a few bouts. the lock-tite was very hard to clean out. i found the best way to deal with the screws is to get a new tip, then whenever you put a screw in, pay attention to getting it in straight and do not overtighten, this was my problem, once i replaced my tips and did not overtighten the screws, i very rarely loose them. it also helps to check to make sure the screws do not become loose after each bout | |
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05-04-2004, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by great bowyer i have actualy tried this, i very carefuly applied a very, very small drop to the screw, and very, very carefuly put the screw in with out it touching the barrel or anything else. all it did was gum up the tip and barrel. the screw still few out after a few bouts. the lock-tite was very hard to clean out. i found the best way to deal with the screws is to get a new tip, then whenever you put a screw in, pay attention to getting it in straight and do not overtighten, this was my problem, once i replaced my tips and did not overtighten the screws, i very rarely loose them. it also helps to check to make sure the screws do not become loose after each bout | Thanks for the clarification. I was just wondering and your explanation makes a lot of sense. | |
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05-04-2004, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mifencer Would lock-tite work in this situation, until the tip can be replaced by a new tip? | I've gotten super glue to work. You put a small puddle of it on some paper and dip the end of the screw into it. Quickly put the screw in. Sometimes it helps.
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05-05-2004, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DangerMouse I've gotten super glue to work. You put a small puddle of it on some paper and dip the end of the screw into it. Quickly put the screw in. Sometimes it helps. | this would be a decent fast soulution which i thought of doing. But if my tip ever need work on how will i get it off.
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05-05-2004, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by frenzl this would be a decent fast soulution which i thought of doing. But if my tip ever need work on how will i get it off. | Superglue has very little shear strength to torshional force (twisting). It is fairly easy to break the bond without shearing of the head of the screw.
I agree with the Purple Fencer though, try British Epee Screws. They have a class A thread profile and will usually bite into the damage hole providing a secure solution to the problem.
If you are looking for some on this side of the pond, drop me a line or go to www.Sword-Masters.com
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