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 Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/05/2014 Posts: 10 Points: 10 Location: Australia
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Hi again Everyone! :)
Dave from Oz here.
Has anyone had problems with the handle and lock?
I have followed the instructions with screwing the lever onto the handle.
The handle seems to be very loose in the hole in the smokebox. Not sure if that's how it should be.
The lock itself seems a little small (in length) for the large gap in the locking bar.
I assume that as you wind the lever, the tip of the handle moves inward with the lock to work?
Also, I am not having much success using Araldite (epoxy resin)for gluing the lock onto the tip of the handle. I have also tried Super Glue gel.
Can anyone please offer suggestions?
Thanks
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 Hi Dave The locking bar floats about a bit I agree but what you need to ensure is that the bar at the back is turned at 90 degree's to the slot and then it should all tighten up nicely. As for Araldite I personally wouldnt use it you would be better off with a good modeling epoxy, [ Link Below to give you an idea ]. Another thing to remember is that all the epoxy glue must be removed from the joint because Super glue will not stick to epoxy, once the joint is clean super glue will do fine. Hope this helps. http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...amp;hash=item3f2522ea56
Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/05/2014 Posts: 10 Points: 10 Location: Australia
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Hi Andy :)
Thanks for the info.
I appreciate your help.
I will buy some better epoxy.
I have cleaned off the epoxy so I will use supa glue.
Is the gel as good as the liquid, do you think?
Regards
Dave
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Hi Dave I generally use a medium super glue but the gel is better for gap filling, Just make sure all the epoxy is removed from inside the hole in the handle aswell. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/05/2014 Posts: 10 Points: 10 Location: Australia
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Hi again Andy :)
Thanks again mate!
Regards
Dave
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Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/12/2012 Posts: 5 Points: 18 Location: newark notts
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Hi all,
After using epoxy and super glue to secure lock, the lock still kept coming apart if handle overtightened.
I have cured the problem using a 25w soldering iron. Now secure.
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