Trouble with set screws!

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Originally Posted by bruce750i

Is it a myth that loc-tite sets up faster in a squeeze(threaded) rather than just sitting on the suface open to the air?

Loctite is anaerobic, it cures in the absence of air.

Blue- temporary
Red- semi-permanent
Green- permanent

Even though green is permanent, it will remove with heat.

The best method I've found is grinding a divit, so that the setscrew can 'fall into' it. Then you can get away with blue or red loctite. The best way to do that is with a diamond ball burr set for your Dremel. Just do a search for those, they're cheap and last a loong time.