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I like these scissors but I feel like the screw works itself loose far too quickly.
Loctite.
Wouldn't that prevent the scissors from opening?
Because no one has explained it, loctite comes in different strengths. Red is supposed to be permanent, blue is supposed to be able to break free again. For this application, you'd want blue to hold the nut in place.
There are a hundred different types of loctite. Some for small bolts and some for large. Just because it's red doesn't mean it's permanent.
No.
Way to miss the point. These scissors have a screw so you can sharpen them. Red loctite would hold it until it's time to sharpen. Break the bond, sharpen, put it back on.
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Some loktite on the threads maybe?
Just going full circle huh?