when attaching the screw to the base there is not enough room left for the bolt? if i dont attach the screw all the way down lock washer dont lock?
1408743
Try turning it upside down. I thought both ends looked the same and had the same problem. Finally out of frustration I turned it upside down and it fit great.
1601652
I have the exact same issue, and need the dimensions please, what is the length from top screw to bottom screw? I have an existing door knocker and the distance is a little more than 4"
862464
No that will not help because the screws are threaded into the base not the plate. You could try loctite(threadlocker) on the screws or get longer screws and put a nut on from underneath. It looks likes there is room.
1938705
Not us. You may try adding some lock-tite or some sort of thread lock compound. If that doesn't work, just replace the lock nut itself.
588588
Btw my screws stripped I got around this by using larger #8 screws and bolts from homedepot filling them down till it didn't snag. difficult yes but I can tighten mine to hell with no worries and no loctite needed but will help in longruns
50598
Hi, I was able to use the stock screws but I couldn't use the lock washers the Rubber grips are thicker so the stock screws are just a little to short to use the washers. So far they haven't loosened while shooting so it seems OK.
1500981
Be sure you put all the washers back in the right position. I remember when I did it I was careful to disassemble in logical order so I could duplicate during reassembly. Unfortunately I'm not sure I remember exactly. Maybe some trial and error with water will do the trick? Second, be sure there is no build up, chips or cracks in the area where the assembly attaches. Good luck.
1983744
Go to a hardware store and get two new screws/bolts. Make sure you get two nuts to lock them down. I have always made sure the nuts are tight and have had no problems.
2003706
I have the same problem. I think the lock was mismanufactured at the factory. I'm certain I installed it correctly. Will be exchanging for a new lock
148829
When u tighten it against the wall, you need to do it until the latch and bar are the right distance from each other. Same with the gate side so the gate hook at the bottom reaches correctly. If it is not reaching I suspect you don't have the correct number of extension for the width u are enclosing.
1107132
redo it again, start off at a different position when you start to screw it on, it should fit exactly on there. are you using the crusher nut too? there are a few youtube vids on it too broski
1662910
Sorry, I don't know for sure. However, in some cases it is necessary to obtain shorter screws and/or use washers as shims under the screw heads in order to prevent the original screws from "bottoming out" which prevents the pad from being tightened down properly. In a similar (but not identical) situation I used lock washers. If in any doubt, DO NOT USE THE TOOL! It could be very dangerous to do so.
1330101
If you pull the tow sections apart (they will not break) you can see a plastic piece that has a screw. When you twist the piece when it is in the other piece, the screw causes the plastic to expand and the friction locks the lower end in place. I suspect somehow the screw was extended to far and the plastic is not contacting the inside of the upper piece to allow the screw to enlarge the plastic to lock it.
1296966
There is an allen-screw holding the base to the bar, if that is the part you say is loose simply remove it, tighten it an re-install. If you have mounted it on a soft wall covering, like sheet-rock, and not installed long screws into a wall stud you will have to move it up or down and re install and fill the old holes. It will eventually loosen again, unless you mount it on something solid, or place a wood brace behind the sheetrock.
1964400
In order: put the lock washer (the one with the break in it) on the screw first. Then put the flat washer on. Then install the screw.
1423498
I'm not sure, I haven't ground it that fine but don't see why you can't if you tighten it up enough. Every couple of revolutions check and make sure the nut stays tight. That's the only problem I've had with mine, I haven't got around to putting a lockwasher on it.
1513320
Probably needs to be returned. I didn't have this problem. If can't return, I guess you could drill the heads off of the screws and use a vice grips to turn the threaded part out, then replace the screws with suitable hardware store replacements.