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What's the best way to tighten up technic friction pin joints used for mecha? I have an old-style technic pin (a little tighter than the newer ones with the rectangular cutouts) holding the shoulders and hips of my new mech together. The shoulders (...) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, it's kinda annoying to do, but something I did for my mech (the legs would just bow right out when I tried to pose him) was a method using paper slips. I cut some very narrow slips of paper, and for each technic pin joint, I would stick (...) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I use Saran Wrap, personally, but I suppose any thin material will do. ~Mark (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I saw your suggestion about the cling wrap before and I used it on my own mecha to make the friction pins fit tighter in place. It works great! My mecha can stand up on his own now! =) He can aim his gun for days without ever lowering his (...) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Silicon tape should work well. You can findn it in the plumbing section of a hardware store. It is a white tape (no sticky) about 3/8" wide. It is very stretchy and will conform very tightly to any shape. It's used on the threads of pipe for (...) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Actually, that's a great idea! Not only will it not show up when seen from the side (as is occasionally the case), but Saran Wrap (or any plastic wrap for those against using brand names :) is DESIGNED to stick to things... Not to mention that (...) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) a (...) Teflon Pipe Tape! Yes!! I've got tons of that stuff! I'll give that a try, or the Saran Wrap (thanks Mike). I tried scotch tape, but it wouldn't conform to the holes well enough. I love Lugnet. You guys rock :) Adrian -- (URL) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Who? ;^) ~M (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) try, (...) D'oh!!! Sorry Mark :) My poor addled brain is shutting down on me, I think. Adrian (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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