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Title: So what do you guys use to stop balltops from unscrewing?
Post by: javeryh on September 16, 2020, 04:58:10 pm
Do you use some plumber's tape around the thread or something more permanent? Seems like my joysticks are always losing their balls that's what she said.
Title: Re: So what do you guys use to stop balltops from unscrewing?
Post by: vertexguy on September 16, 2020, 06:07:16 pm
I would think if you really don't want it coming off, some E6000 super glue would probably do the trick.  I'd be interested in all the options too.  Not sure I wanna glue mine.

That also makes me wonder what modern arcades are doing.  I noticed kids stole all the ball tops on a new TMNT cab at our local Cici's pizza chain.  Little ---daisies---...  :angry:
Title: Re: So what do you guys use to stop balltops from unscrewing?
Post by: mahuti on September 16, 2020, 11:05:34 pm
Loctite Red threadlocker. It's not 100% permanent, but permanent enough.
Title: Re: So what do you guys use to stop balltops from unscrewing?
Post by: pbj on September 17, 2020, 12:21:51 am
I use a drop of hot glue.  You can get them back off, but only if you intend to.

Title: Re: So what do you guys use to stop balltops from unscrewing?
Post by: Titchgamer on September 17, 2020, 03:14:45 am
Loctite threadlock.

You can get different grades for different permanentness lol
Title: Re: So what do you guys use to stop balltops from unscrewing?
Post by: javeryh on September 21, 2020, 08:41:43 am
Loctite threadlock.

You can get different grades for different permanentness lol

I'll take a look.  I probably don't want it to be permanent but I just don't want it coming unscrewed after 10 minutes like it usually does... on all 3 of my cabs LOL.
Title: Re: So what do you guys use to stop balltops from unscrewing?
Post by: Gold Plated Chutiya on September 21, 2020, 05:14:57 pm
Blue loctite