Loctite?

[Knife Knut]

Which grade should I use?



Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

[Hoosierdaddy]

Knife Knut,

Blue loctite #242 is semi-permanent (removeable) Red # 271 or 272 is permanent. You will never get that sucker off!!! Without heat.

[Knife Knut]

OK, Home Depot stopped carrying it, and Lowes only had some stuff from Loctite company called Titen or some misspeling of tighten

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

[Hoosierdaddy]

Knife Knut,

A good auto parts store should carry it. I'd get the blue. If they don't have it try an industrial bearing or hose supplier. It can be a little pricey for a small quantity. Small tubes are usually 8.00 and larger bottles can be 30.00. I buy at King Bearing, don't know if their nationwide. I think Permatex bought out Loctite or vice versa. Make sure the threads are dry and oil free.
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[Tightwad]

For small knife screws I'd recommend another loctite
product called teflon pipe dope. It is a low torque break
loose product intended for plumbing but works great on
small bolts / screws as an anti- loosing agent. Due the small
area size smaller treads will take a lot less to hold them.
I really can't recomment any of the other loctite 's unless
you want a permanent fix. If it's clip screws try clear nail
polish first. I've had that work for me several times.