Loctite
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ToMang07
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IMO: I'd say get the blue, be sure not to use too much, and keep her off it until it's set. Be sure to wipe any visible/accessible excess away *before* it sets as well.
another trick you can try is using fishing line, run it through the nut and down the screw and then thread the nut on. once tight cut the ends it should work like a nylon lock nut.
id be hesitant to use loctite unless allowed to dry for a few days
id be hesitant to use loctite unless allowed to dry for a few days
Birdman666
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I just switched to aircraft quality lock nuts when Sweepea was doing that stuff.
They can't get those off.
They can't get those off.
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A couple weeks ago Zoe had once again escaped her cage while I was at work and had dismantled the top of Corky's cage. Now she takes off her roosting perch. I got frustrated and didn't put it back on last night and the goofy bird slept clinging to the side of the cage even though she has other perches.
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BUT, THIS IS MY SPOT!
Yeah, I moved cages around yesterday in preparation for the new bird...
I'm getting all kinds of flack from it.
I'd take the perch with you to the hardware store, and just find a lock nut that will fit it. Put it on tight with a socket wrench. Fixed your little wagon...
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Yep! They have a multi-purpose tool for a beak, and an amazing grip strength when they feel like using it.
But that's how I broke Sweepea of that one.
(Didn't work with the greenwing. She's powerful enough to take those off too! That one kinda shocked me... )
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Nothing surprises me anymore on what they can remove. Clever little turds.....on the doors I have to use padlock....lol.....if they learn to open that I would drop over....
ToMang07
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Pretty much have to give up at that point, lol
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I would say so.....when Willie gets out he's terrorizing the dogs, especially Alexis.....it gets her quite upset crying and carrying on....lol.....The dogs grew up with him around.....
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Willow doesn't bother the other animals.... except she likes to sit on the cat, which is hilarious, lol
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Parrots are relentless when attempting to modify their environments!
They had either destroyed or learned to bypass most every cage "lock" in the inventory. A few of the "tongue" type latches that rotate 180 degrees before sliding out can be rendered safe by attaching a weight, usually a toy to prevent movement. All of the slide-type apparatus were picked apart. My best and lowest tech solution was to buy bare stainless steel wire from a nearby boating store. I could loop it around the cage-door meeting point and turn the ends to 90 degree angles. Too strong for a Goffin to penetrate, but wouldn't last 3 seconds with a Macaw!
I recently replaced all of the affected cages that are mostly equipped with a rotating wheel/locking mechanism. So far bird-proof, but inexplicably the front door lock is a simple lever that moves 180 degrees. Already have to improvise on one of the cages.
They had either destroyed or learned to bypass most every cage "lock" in the inventory. A few of the "tongue" type latches that rotate 180 degrees before sliding out can be rendered safe by attaching a weight, usually a toy to prevent movement. All of the slide-type apparatus were picked apart. My best and lowest tech solution was to buy bare stainless steel wire from a nearby boating store. I could loop it around the cage-door meeting point and turn the ends to 90 degree angles. Too strong for a Goffin to penetrate, but wouldn't last 3 seconds with a Macaw!
I recently replaced all of the affected cages that are mostly equipped with a rotating wheel/locking mechanism. So far bird-proof, but inexplicably the front door lock is a simple lever that moves 180 degrees. Already have to improvise on one of the cages.
If you are looking for as near to impossible nut locking short of wiring (not recommended for parrots) target Birdman666 recommendation.
Locktite is now available for very wide number of applications. The most common problem with Locktite is the general human belief that if a little works well and lot will work even better. Which of course is not true with most things mechanical, electrical, etc, etc...
The two types that you most likely would be looking at is Blue or Red. Over use (placing far more than recommended and/or needed) will cause either to in fact reduce their locking abilities and make the job look like it was done by a, well you fill this part in.
Blue is used for industrial applications along with a torque specification. Proper torque practice required. The 'very thin' layer of Blue Locktite improves the shock holding capacity of the torque specification. The nut can be removed, but may require up to twice the original torque specification. General Application Use.
Red is also used for industrial applications along with a torque specification. And again, proper torque practice is required. The 'very thin' layer of Red Locktite also improves the shock holding capacity of the torque specification. The nut can be removed, but commonly requires heat to cause the Red Locktite to release. High Shock Applications.
Locktite is available for Aircraft applications, but its applications are very specific as is the color. It is rare to find this type of Locktite outside of its industry.
The use of more than a 'very thin' layer of either Locktites will in fact greatly reduce their holding abilities and is the most common reason Locktile fails to hold. The sad reality is that the nut would have greater torque holding abilities if Locktite was not over used to begin with. Point being, use to much and the nut will release a much lower torque levels.
Locktite is now available for very wide number of applications. The most common problem with Locktite is the general human belief that if a little works well and lot will work even better. Which of course is not true with most things mechanical, electrical, etc, etc...
The two types that you most likely would be looking at is Blue or Red. Over use (placing far more than recommended and/or needed) will cause either to in fact reduce their locking abilities and make the job look like it was done by a, well you fill this part in.
Blue is used for industrial applications along with a torque specification. Proper torque practice required. The 'very thin' layer of Blue Locktite improves the shock holding capacity of the torque specification. The nut can be removed, but may require up to twice the original torque specification. General Application Use.
Red is also used for industrial applications along with a torque specification. And again, proper torque practice is required. The 'very thin' layer of Red Locktite also improves the shock holding capacity of the torque specification. The nut can be removed, but commonly requires heat to cause the Red Locktite to release. High Shock Applications.
Locktite is available for Aircraft applications, but its applications are very specific as is the color. It is rare to find this type of Locktite outside of its industry.
The use of more than a 'very thin' layer of either Locktites will in fact greatly reduce their holding abilities and is the most common reason Locktile fails to hold. The sad reality is that the nut would have greater torque holding abilities if Locktite was not over used to begin with. Point being, use to much and the nut will release a much lower torque levels.
