copper-ease / threadlock discovery

On 11 Jan 2006 20:58:39 GMT, Ian Smith <[email hidden]> said in
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Quoted message said:

You lot might already know this, but I recently discovered that two
staples of my bicycle maintenance toolkit are available in a new (to
me) format. Both are materials I find I suffer high wastage.
However, they are available (I discover) in pritt-stick like format,
which I think will make use much easier.

I didn't, but I do now, and very useful info it is, too. Thanks!

Guy
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Ian Smith said:

You lot might already know this, but I recently discovered that two
staples of my bicycle maintenance toolkit are available in a new (to
me) format. Both are materials I find I suffer high wastage.
However, they are available (I discover) in pritt-stick like format,
which I think will make use much easier.

First up, copper-ease (generically - copper-filled anti-seize
grease). Loctite 8065 turns out to be copper and graphite anti-seize
grease. Also available in silver (well, aluminium).

Didn't know that, thanks.

Copper antiseize is also available in a syringe form as Finish Line Ti
Prep. Overpriced though, like all FL stuff.

Quoted message said:

More usefully, loctite also have threadlock in a range of grades also
in stick format. 248 is the blue handtools to dismantle, and 268 is
red need-to-heat to dismantle grade (they also have a thread sealer
but minimum strength grade). This I regard as very handy, compared to
drippy little tubes from which I seem to deliver as much to the floor
as the bolt.

Did know that, bought a blue one from Halfrauds a while a go. Doesn't
half smell good! :-)

I had to use it for a dodgy BB/shell. It's working perfectly now, but did
take longer than the 24 hours Loctite say it takes to fully cure (cup
moved on first ride). I recommend leaving it for at least 48 hours for
any important heavy duty application (that you don't want to use red for).

~PB

Ian Smith said:

You lot might already know this, but I recently discovered that two
staples of my bicycle maintenance toolkit are available in a new (to
me) format. Both are materials I find I suffer high wastage.
However, they are available (I discover) in pritt-stick like format,
which I think will make use much easier.

First up, copper-ease (generically - copper-filled anti-seize
grease). Loctite 8065 turns out to be copper and graphite anti-seize
grease. Also available in silver (well, aluminium).

I find an old toothbrush is perfect for applying an thin and even layer
of anti-seize onto threads without wastage or mess.

Anthony

in message <[email hidden]>, Pete Biggs

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Ian Smith said:

You lot might already know this, but I recently discovered that two
staples of my bicycle maintenance toolkit are available in a new (to
me) format. Both are materials I find I suffer high wastage.
However, they are available (I discover) in pritt-stick like format,
which I think will make use much easier.

First up, copper-ease (generically - copper-filled anti-seize
grease). Loctite 8065 turns out to be copper and graphite anti-seize
grease. Also available in silver (well, aluminium).

Didn't know that, thanks.

Copper antiseize is also available in a syringe form as Finish Line Ti
Prep. Overpriced though, like all FL stuff.

Indeed. I got a litre of it from an engineering supply shop for less than
10cc of the Finish Line stuff from my LBS.

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Pete Biggs said:

Did know that, bought a blue one from Halfrauds a while a go. Doesn't
half smell good! :-)

Mind it doesn't put you in hospital, the fume from some products are
harmful, loctite retainer put me in hospital on 100% oxygen for several
days and left me with asthma, and I was working in open air!