Simple Set Screw Fix

[ERLover]

Just wondering if the loosening of the set screws can be attributed to the RPM regulation of the Power Pro? The rapid on/off pulse might be a factor. I put a bit of blue Loctite on the power coupling hubs after they loosened when the PP was new. I also had the setscrew on the motor pulley work loose twice and had to root through the sawdust in the motor pan to find it the second time. Blue stuff again. One thing I tried was to drill a small .064 dia hole completely through a set screw and put some green string trimmer string through the hole and cut the string flush with the top of the threads.
This worked for a long time before I had to replace the string. I think I got the tip from another woodworking site.
Bill V

Or hit the set screw threads with a metal chisel length wise, but if screwing into Aluminum, I dont recommend that, go with a LockTite adhesive.

[JPG]

Just wondering if the loosening of the set screws can be attributed to the RPM regulation of the Power Pro? The rapid on/off pulse might be a factor. I put a bit of blue Loctite on the power coupling hubs after they loosened when the PP was new. I also had the setscrew on the motor pulley work loose twice and had to root through the sawdust in the motor pan to find it the second time. Blue stuff again. One thing I tried was to drill a small .064 dia hole completely through a set screw and put some green string trimmer string through the hole and cut the string flush with the top of the threads.
This worked for a long time before I had to replace the string. I think I got the tip from another woodworking site.
Bill V

You made a 'nylock' screw.

[alohacnc]

I use this style in frequently removed set screws. You don't want to use loctite in this application.

These have a nylon patch in the threads so you won't have to worry about the loctite hardening.


Thread-Locking Nonmarring Flat Point Set Screws

Available at McMaster Carr