Sticky Stingray Button

[gvegastiger]

I have an infinite stingray x with a sticky button. The button isn't great...at all. Other than vaseline what can I try to get a smoother action?

 

[Sgt.Rock]

If you strip the button assembly down you will notice sharp edges on the shaft and collar. I sanded the sharp edges with some 320 grade sandpaper to give them a slight bevel and also wrapped a piece of 320 around a pencil to lightly sand the inside of the collar on my hcigar clone and then lubed the components with some mineral oil and reassembled.

Huge difference!

Just pay attention while disassembling the unit --don't lose the rice pin.

*edit* Also, check the keyway where the rice pin sits while you have it apart and deburr it as well--don't get too carried away!

 

[derogg]

What the Sarg said !

 

[v1k1ng1001]

1. The light sanding is a good recommendation.

2. Take the switch apart and clean the crap out of everything.

3. Shorten the throw on the switch

At first my switch was very crunchy. I didn't sand it. What happened is that it just broke in after a few weeks. That said, you have to break the polish out and keep that sucker clean--all the moreso if it's brass or copper. Now it just works.

However, my switch is a bit wobbly. Hope yours is ok.

 

[Ed_C]

+1 As to what the others have said.

I was wondering if the new version of the Stingray switch was better. I guess, maybe not.

 

[gvegastiger]

I got a clone so don't use my experience to judge the new stingray.

 

[motabrownie]

I have a SS stingray , copper stingray and stingray X. The X is by far the best button with the shortest throw of the 3. It was a little crunchy at first but not as bad as the other 2. A little cleaning and it's silky smooth.

 

[DoubleWesternCheeseburger]

i have a brass infinite clone. i lightly wet sanded with a 600 grade: the outer of the post on the button, the inner circle of the ring that slides onto the post, the inner corner edges of the sliver part on the button, and the out edge corners of the brass on the main tube. basically anywhere where friction would happen a slightly sanded. cleaned it a bunch of times with warm water and dish soap and really polished it. dropped a couple drops of olive oil into the switch underneath the white delrin part (where the center post and the ring slide against each other).

switch is perfect now. super smooth, no sticking or crunching and it will fire if i press the button on the outer parts. i've had it for a couple weeks now so it's probably worn in a bit as well, but it's now my favorite button out of the three mods i have (nemesis with magetic switch and panzer)

@v1k1ing1001 how did you shorten the switch on this?

 

[Tom Servo]

The magnets themselves build up a coating of residue, and cleaning it off with rubbing alcohol once a week or so makes a huge difference. When they're dirty, the button tends to stick a bit, and I get inconsistent ignition.

 

[reeftivo]

The magnets themselves build up a coating of residue, and cleaning it off with rubbing alcohol once a week or so makes a huge difference. When they're dirty, the button tends to stick a bit, and I get inconsistent ignition.

+1

I made the mistake of using noalox on mine! The Noalox is sticky by nature so it only made things worse.

After a good cleaning and some buffing of the assembly with my dremmel, I used a little silicone oil and it is waaay better. Not great but I can live with it!

 

[v1k1ng1001]

@v1k1ing1001 how did you shorten the switch on this?

Just take the delrin out and extend the magnet out a bit.

 

[v1k1ng1001]

The magnets themselves build up a coating of residue, and cleaning it off with rubbing alcohol once a week or so makes a huge difference. When they're dirty, the button tends to stick a bit, and I get inconsistent ignition.

This is so true.

 

[humpstyles]

Experiencing the same problem on a new 26650 Helmsman. Gonna grab some 320 sandpaper and gradually scratch away at where the switch and tube make contact unless hit dead in the very center.