rope runner pro

oldoakman said:
Not to badmouth, but it seems like a recall on that hex bolt or allen wrench may be in order since so many are stripping it out when they are doing their initial adjustment. Just saying, not doubting the quality of the tool, just the bolt.
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Man, is it the tool or the bolt? I was under the impression that the tool was the culprit.

Mine looks like it had thread locker on it too, which made the initial opening require a little more torque than subsequent adjustments (I didn't see that the manual recommended thread locker after the obtaining the desired setting, so I didn't reapply it). Perhaps for these, the included tool is hard enough, since the thread locker is no longer a factor?
 
Assuming there is indeed a mismatch between the torque the bolt requires to break initially and the specs of the included tool, maybe it was missed because of the production "package" being different with regards to either inclusion of thread locker or hardness of tool.
 
It they rounded or slightly chamfered the nose of the allen wrench it would be able to fit deeper into the bolt head.
The wrench can't get into the bolt head deep enough to not slip out under pressure.
When the wrench slips out the sharp edges tear up the head of the bolt.
 
oldoakman said:
Not to badmouth, but it seems like a recall on that hex bolt or allen wrench may be in order since so many are stripping it out when they are doing their initial adjustment. Just saying, not doubting the quality of the tool, just the bolt.
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To be clear, I didn’t strip the bolt - I rounded the head of the Allen key. The bolt is solid - the Allen key is junk. Get a longer one with more leverage or put it in the drill.
 
Well, I guess the actual issue has been positively identified. Sincerest apologies for any inference to a defective part of the device.
 
oldoakman said:
Not to badmouth, but it seems like a recall on that hex bolt or allen wrench may be in order since so many are stripping it out when they are doing their initial adjustment. Just saying, not doubting the quality of the tool, just the bolt.
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I would suggest that anyone who has stripped their bolt send it to me and I will repair it free of charge. Your gonna have to trust that I will actually send it back though?
 
@bonner1040 , @treebing what about using a bolt with built in thread lock patch? Sounds like they are coming from the factory with thread lock on but the manual does not call for reapplication after making an adjustment. The nylon thread lock patch doesn’t lock as ticght as liquid but it stays useful for several tight-loose cycles.
 
TallTreeClimber said:
Mine was fine. I don't notice any evidence of thread locker. That claim seems...iffy to me. Why would some but not others on a production run?
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I could be misremembering, for sure - but I could've sworn there was blue on the end of each bolt, and there definitely was a "breaking" sensation that accompanied that first bit of movement on the initial removal. I'll go check if it criosses my mind tomorrow.
 
When the popularity of wire coat hangers began to fade, I think the Chinese figured out what to do with all that cheapass pot metal laying around the foundry... they started making those crappy allen wrenches they include with $29.95 furniture from Wally World.
 
In defense of Mr. BingBam, the RRPro is his beautifully designed work of art.
I'm sure the corporate overloads at "She-tree and co." had a board meeting to decided on the quality and inclusion of said allen wrench and the discounted shipping method.
 
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