Dave Nagy

[Dave Nagy]

Thanks guys,

I opened a ticket, but figured I’d ask here as well, what with it being Sunday and New Year’s Eve and all….

I doubt that my technique — bad though it undoubtedly is — is causing the swivels to back out.  The swivelling motion would be the same no matter how much pressure I’m applying onto the knife.  I will try a bit of lube on the swivels.

I put some blue Loctite on the bolts that are backing out, and am currently waiting for it to dry. (I’ve actually only had trouble with one of the swivels so far, since I haven’t touched the other side of my first knife yet.  But I Loctite-d both sides. )

Have a great New Year, everyone!

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[Dave Nagy]

Hi, tacocat, gang,

I too fired up my GO for the first time today.  It’s very nice.  I’ve also hit my first snag, so I figured I’d hijack tacocat’s thread! 😉

Very simply, my “swivels” are falling off while I’m sharpening.  They seem to start backing out of their connection to the angle-changing “sleds” almost immediately, and will eventually (within 10 minutes) fall off completely.  Besides the whole falling apart problem, this means my angle changes continuously as I work.

What’s the fix?  My guess is either: “Tighten them more”, or “Add Loctite”.  Maybe both.  Tightening them is tricky since they, you know, swivel, so any advice on that front would be appreciated.

Cheers and thanks!

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