Darth Andeddu
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« on: March 02, 2020, 12:09:11 AM » |
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Hello all,
Has anyone else with the EH had trouble with the grip 'trim' screws falling out ? I have had three so far, so I'm having to snug them all up, there must be a couple of dozen ornamental screws on that hilt. very tiny, only a few threads, so not much to dab a tiny drop of Loctite on. They are a 3/32" hex so can't just grab a blade screw wrench to check them.
I love the hilt otherwise ! Its a very awesome display saber, kind of bulky for dueling unless two handed, but it's a work of art! I don't think there are many other hilts that have as much "ornamentation" in their design, are there?
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Rapine
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« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2020, 12:48:06 AM » |
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I own one as well. Haven't had the screw issues, but don't use it hard.  Yes, gorgeous hilt. |
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Darth Andeddu
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« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2020, 01:00:31 AM » |
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The first screw that fell out, it was so short I thought it had broken off. I thought I had the remnants to extract in the hilt. Nope.
I know in another thread/discussion there was talk of using blue Loctite to secure (AV) switches rather that the hot glue US build method. I was thinking a dab of good old Gorilla Glue for these tiny screws as I don't see myself removing them.
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Rapine
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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2020, 01:09:41 AM » |
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It's your saber. I'd stick with the locktite personally, but any adhesive will work. That's a bit odd - that screws fell out. I don't doubt you, just strange. In aluminum - should stay... |
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Darth Andeddu
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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2020, 01:13:37 AM » |
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It's your saber. I'd stick with the locktite personally, but any adhesive will work. That's a bit odd - that screws fell out. I don't doubt you, just strange. In aluminum - should stay... agreed. Steel screws in aluminum threads should stay put, but these screws are super-stubby, maybe two threads to work with so could easily over-torque. Don't know how the are installed during the build -- gotta be a pain to install couple of dozen tiny screws in the grip and snug them all down with a wrench. |
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phantom777
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« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2020, 05:01:34 AM » |
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I was thinking of getting some for my eh in gold. does anyone know where online I could order some? and what is the exact size again? and are they button head? and how many are on the hilt? thanks guys and gals!  happy sabering! |
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