SGarrett wrote:

Generally, lubricant is used to make a bolt easier to turn and more true to torque, not for more grip.

I agree, 'lubricant' can be used for making a bolt turn easier. Which creates less 'friction'.

I didn't say/imply a 'lubricant' was for more 'Grip'. But friction is part of what you DO want on your rods, so your rod 'do not' slip. He has too much friction with his insert.

Vaseline as somebody popsted earlier is for generally for the skin, and it 'is' thicker - hence the 'taking up space comment'.

So in summary: You don't want the rods too slip, and you also don't want it too tight - or you get sometimes get somebody posting abut stuck rods in inserts.

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If you have a trouble with a tension rod backing out, use a lug lock. If you need lubricant, use something that was made to lubricate threads. Have you ever looked as some of the thread pitches on cars, suspension bolts for example? That lubricant seems to work just fine there.

Alternatively use 'Tightscrews' with the Nylon insert - they use the same drum key as a standard rod.

Quarter Note wrote:

SGarrett wrote:

Generally, lubricant is used to make a bolt easier to turn and more true to torque, not for more grip.

I agree, 'lubricant' can be used for making a bolt turn easier. Which creates less 'friction'.

I didn't say/imply a 'lubricant' was for more 'Grip'. But friction is part of what you DO want on your rods, so your rod 'do not' slip. He has too much friction with his insert.

Vaseline as somebody popsted earlier is for generally for the skin, and it 'is' thicker - hence the 'taking up space comment'.

So in summary: You don't want the rods too slip, and you also don't want it too tight - or you get sometimes get somebody posting abut stuck rods in inserts.

I take it that you don't do automotive work.








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