Button Threads

[wood_510]

Ok, So I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with the threads on the locking button getting a little dirty and what is the best way to clean them. I'm leaning towards taking it apart to remove the locking nut so that I can expose all the threads. Any GGIdeas??

 

[chris_ m]

I cleaned mine today.

I loosened the locking nut, then removed the whole thread.

Then cleaned the threads with a Q tip that i dipped in vodka.

Hope this helps

 

[kaji]

I use a toothbrush with some alcohol to clean them, then use another toothbrush with some cape cod polish (taken right off the cape cod cloth), then I use a microfiber towel to wipe it down. It stays clean for a few days.

 

[T-Hefner]

Ok, So I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with the threads on the locking button getting a little dirty and what is the best way to clean them. I'm leaning towards taking it apart to remove the locking nut so that I can expose all the threads. Any GGIdeas??

Yeah, I swapped one of my first batch GGTS buttons with the newest style buttons, its quite easy to remove. Just grab the locking nut with a plier or something similar...its a lil snug. Those threads do get quite dirty over time....its a beautiful thing when ya can basically break EVERYTHING down on the GGTS to clean it up. Takes me some time to clean the whole unit, but its worth it.

-Tim

 

[vapn]

Cape Cod cleaning cloths work wonders for the button. I just try to soak mine with one of the cloths and then wipe it down. I do take mine apart completely once in a while to get the threads clean.

 

[wood_510]

Thanks for all the input guys and gals.... I'll be taking my baby apart and giving her a good spring cleaning this Easter weekend...

 

[quasimod]

[...] grab the locking nut with a plier or something similar [...]

I just got my GGTS, and I can unscrew the locking nut all the way to the "locked" position, then just keep going. It is a little snug, but the whole assembly comes out without tools.

 

[T-Hefner]

I just got my GGTS, and I can unscrew the locking nut all the way to the "locked" position, then just keep going. It is a little snug, but the whole assembly comes out without tools.

Yeah, Mine was too tight, I needed a plier to grab the bottom lock nut, and just a slight turn....then it was all by hand. It was more that I needed the leverage and couldnt get my fingers down on the lock nut. Whatever works for ya......

-Tim

 

[imeothanasis]

I just got my GGTS, and I can unscrew the locking nut all the way to the "locked" position, then just keep going. It is a little snug, but the whole assembly comes out without tools.

Quas, if you see that the locking nut is moving all the time without stopping then the button is unthreated. Please put out the button and screw tight the head and the bottom of the button. Then put it in place again

 

[quasimod]

My button is good, imeo. I only mean to say I can put it in (or out) with no tools, only fingers. Easy!

When you unscrew the safety nut all the way, it locks with the button, and the whole assembly will unscrew. You don't need to turn the little locking nut.

 

[imeothanasis]

My button is good, imeo. I only mean to say I can put it in (or out) with no tools, only fingers. Easy!

When you unscrew the safety nut all the way, it locks with the button, and the whole assembly will unscrew. You don't need to turn the little locking nut.

I see now what you mean quas, and yes thats the way