Tpt life Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 How does backing the bolts out a quarter inch allow this attempt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Good luck to Ya bud. As my own vices always seem to be in a bind, I sure won't try and help you with yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I think a phone call to BC on July 5th may be in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Well I got it all loose. I let it sit overnight in penetrating oil then this morning; I wrapped a frozen gel pack against the screw and after about 20 minutes, applied low slow heat from a torch directly to the nut. After about 90 seconds, there was an audible pop of the tension releasing and the screw backed right out. I disassembled the unit and inspected the screw threads for any signs of ware. Took bedding foam to it and couldn't find and nicks or burs. The inside of the nut also was in good shape. I decided to reassemble it in a way that would hopefully give the best alignment. I installed the top on the criss cross with the screw acetal bushing through the leg. I then held the nut on the back of the leg while screwing in this crew and sending the Chop Home. With the acetal bushing in place this gave me a different nut location by about an eighth of an inch once I finally got the nut on the leg moving very slowly and allowing the nut to find its natural home. I marked the location of the screw holes pre drilled then screwed it in again. Now the action seems much smoother and actually closes all the way when spun. I assume that the stack up of slight errors paired with the close tolerances needed for the hardware to operate correctly was the major issue. I still have no idea how it was possible that the nut fully seized on the screw but now that it is off, I guess it doesn't really matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Glad to hear it was just a misalignment issue! Put that thing to work now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'd love to but there is currently a massive case frame on my bench which doesn't lend well to doing anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted July 6, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Glad you got it resolved. As you get older and with more experience, you'll find these things happen less often. Or, is it when they do, you give a s#*t a whole lot less? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I think it's the second one, Coop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Probably right. I've got a whole lot to look forward to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted July 6, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 1 hour ago, K Cooper said: As you get older and with more experience, you'll find these things happen less often. Or, is it when they do, you give a s#*t a whole lot less? I found that when I quit work permanently the frustration level when you run in to challenges drops immensely. Its not that you give a s#*t a whole lot less, but you have less work related stupidity plugging up you critical thinking. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 19 minutes ago, Chet K. said: "You have less work related stupidity plugging up your critical thinking." I think I might just print this and put it over my office door and take it with me when I leave for the last time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I found that when I quit work permanently the frustration level when you run in to challenges drops immensely. Its not that you give a s#*t a whole lot less, but you have less work related stupidity plugging up you critical thinking. So, retirement is like Ex-Lax? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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