I get what you’re saying and agree on some level… But, that’s not really what I’m getting at. I think I’ll post a video later covering the issue.
Steven:
I cut a very short piece of insulation off a section of door-bell wire - maybe about 3/32". If you can find any similar plastic that you can stuff in the 10-32 hole, go for it. When the set screw is tightened down on it, the plastic will crush and conform to the shape of the void between the end of the screw and the threads of the micro-adjust, If the end of the set screw is flat, it won’t twist the plastic and the plastic will take a permanent shape against the threads and act as a brake, preventing unwanted movements. I have had to replace the plastic every six months or so. I think the amount of plastic is so small, it eventually is worn down by the micro-adjust threads. I think I’ll try to add a second piece of plastic after crushing the first piece.
Early on, I tried some brass-tipped set screws but the brass is just too hard to conform to the threads and doesn’t provide a smooth braking action. Also, as you turn the set screw, you rotate the brass tip, thereby losing any possibility of conforming to the threads. Brass tips are designed to be used on smooth surfaces, not threads.
Tcmeyer,
It’s funny you mention these little pieces of plastic. I’m not too sure if those with the PP2 even know they’re there!?
I dropped one of these pieces on my den floor last week and thought I had lost it for good. I began wondering what I could use to replace it, and I even played around with the idea of a hot glue gun. But, I lucked out and found it later that evening after getting down in my hands and knees with a flashlight for a good 10-15 minutes 
My question is this: What did YOU use to replace it?
I sharpened by buddy’s Spyderco Techno last night and realized the left angle would change anywhere from .5 to 1 degree as I progressed through the stones…I think I might need to replace mine?[/quote]
A video would be quite helpful as I am not sure what plastic pieces you mean… haven’t noticed any on my PP2
Tcmeyer,
It’s funny you mention these little pieces of plastic. I’m not too sure if those with the PP2 even know they’re there!?
I dropped one of these pieces on my den floor last week and thought I had lost it for good. I began wondering what I could use to replace it, and I even played around with the idea of a hot glue gun. But, I lucked out and found it later that evening after getting down in my hands and knees with a flashlight for a good 10-15 minutes
My question is this: What did YOU use to replace it?
I sharpened by buddy’s Spyderco Techno last night and realized the left angle would change anywhere from .5 to 1 degree as I progressed through the stones…I think I might need to replace mine?[/quote]
A video would be quite helpful as I am not sure what plastic pieces you mean… haven’t noticed any on my PP2[/quote]
Josh,
I’m uploading a video as we speak! I’ll post it here as soon as it’s ready, brother!
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Thanks for the credit, KnifeKnerd, but yes, I think I’m the only one to promote the use of the plastic plug as a brake on the micro-adjust screws. I’ve never heard it suggested by WE. Where you seen me write about replacing my plastic insert, I’m talking about replacing an insert which I originally inserted - not one provided by WE.
That said, I think I can also confirm that the rod-end ball joint. or “Heim joint” with the Allen socket is a feature specific to Wicked Edge. If you want or need a replacement, you’ll have to ask Clay.