Renzetti Traveller

[williamhj]

I finally upgraded my vise last year and got a Renzetti Traveller with a pedestal base. I find it holds a good range of hooks very firmly and enjoy tying on it. There is one issue I am running into and wonder if anyone has run into it and found a solution. The screw that secures the vise to the pedestal loosens rather easily allowing the vise to spin a bit when I tie. I've considered a drop of superglue since I plan to keep it on the pedestal base but figure there has to be a better way to secure the screw.

thanks!

 

[kayo]

try some Loctite blue on the threads.

 

[drc]

I have the C-clamp version of the traveler. If your tying station permits it, you could always get the C-clamp (about $45 I think) if you didn't want to glue it to the pedestal. But I would try to fix it first.

 

[jaybo41]

I don't own that vise but I'd be leary of using Super Glue to secure it. You might consider getting in touch with Renzetti and explain your problem. Perhaps they've run into this before and can offer you a solution. Kayo's suggestion is solid, loctite is what I'd try before I used Super Glue.

 

[woodrivertroutbum]

I agree, blue loctite.

 

[williamhj]

Loctite sounds like a good plan. Might email Renzetti as well. It's not so bad that it's a problem just more of an annoyance. Thanks!

 

[lthrnk03]

I have both the C-Clamp and the pedestal base. I've never had a problem with the screw loosening. My first thought before adding any Loctite to the screw would be to contact Renzetti. My understanding is that they have a pretty good customer service dept. I know from following them on Facebook, they are a small "mom and pop" company. Its always been my experience that mom and pop shops offer great customer service. Give em a call.

 

[wt bash]

A small drop of hot glue.

 

[flytire]

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[Jackster]

I had problems with the screw backing out on a pair of tying scissors. A guy whose in the scissor business gave me a solution that is quite good as it isn't permanent and uses simple household materials to resolve the problem. It might be worth a try on your vise. In any case it can't hurt.
Here's the thread:
http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/other-gear/306574-good-fly-tying-scissors-3.html

 

[dean_mt]

I don't have a Renzentti but I have had the same issue with my HMH pedestal vise. I just cranked the nut down really hard, but I'd recommend loctite or the excellent suggestion above to replace the screw with an allen. I might do that just to get that big nut out of the equation.

 

[Gimmeslack]

first degrease with alcohol/q-tip and then apply 100% beeswax

 

[JDR]

You can use a dab of finger nail polish, or Hard as Nails.

 

[Chill]

Have it. Never had that problem. Call Renzetti.


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[sparsegraystubble]

I had that same screw come loose a couple of times. The last time I just gave it an extra bit of a twist with some light pliers. NOT HARD. Hasn’t come loose in more than a year since.

Don

 

[desmobob]

I use a Renzetti and pedestal base and never had that trouble.

While I was waiting for the folks at Renzetti to respond, I'd try disassembling and degreasing everything with some brake cleaner, then adding a very small drop of blue Loctite.

 

[ts47]

try some Loctite blue on the threads.

I own two Travelers, one rather old and one new, and have never had a problem. Is it possible that your screw is not the original? Renzetti does, I believe, sell replacements. If you do have a one off problem, I say do what he said^^^

 

[JoJer]

First best is blue Loctite, but you might have some Sally Hansen Hard as Nails. A small dab of that would probably work OK.

 

[Ard]

Been using a C clamp style since 95 and zero problems

Old thread and William only stops by once in a blue moon anymore.....

 

[clsmith131]

I've never had any problems with my travellers, but when I bought by Renzetti tube vise, it was missing one of the tension screws. It just so happened that the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show was a couple weeks later. I stopped by their booth and they gave me one for free. She was very curious as to what I was doing with a tube vise here in GA. I told her I hoped to have a good answer for her next time I saw her.