I know nothing about telescopes but RUclips recommended me this video. Still watched the whole thing. Loved your way of explaining and testing all your theories and showing some solutions!
You can add my theory to the list, when gripping the rings from the sides with your hands the rings go out of round causing more binding. What I do is place the rings end to end between the palms of my hands, applying as much inward force as possible (without slicing skin) rotate my hands to unlock the rings. This avoids that additional binding.
That's a good theory. I bet holding the rings that way probably helps you get a better grip too, especially for the little ones. Thanks for the tip. I'll try it out next time 😊
Hey, Mr. Wilson! 🙋♀️ Those rubber strap wrenches are a stroke of GENIUS. In addition to telescope equipment rings, they'll definitely help me reopen my water bottle - that thing also likes to seemingly weld itself shut at will.
...Oh, I forgot to mention a suggestion from a club member for small tube that stick is to use two wide rubber bands , one on each section. They will give exceptional grip and not damage the tube.
Great video - I've had all the same problems you demonstrated! Sometimes there's no easy answer. I do use a bit of silicone grease just to reduce locking up, which has helped on occassion. You've got a new subscriber! Clear skies
A technique i use and it always works. Put the rings that are coupled onto a rubber floor mat. Put another thin rubber mat on top. Stand and place shoe on mat and twist your foot. Hey presto they unlock!
Hey there, great video on a topic that causes a lot of headaches…I also have the rubber straps, those are my first option. I’ve also tried the lube (had to leave the lube to work for 12 hours, but it worked) and even put some rings into boiling water, just enough so it only touches one ring so the heat expands it, also worked some times.
Have you tried that? Does it work? I'd be afraid of getting lubricants and oils on the optics. Things like that are hard to clean off without leaving behind residue.
@@MrWilsonsChannel I have heard some people use a little oil on their threads. Like Mr Wilson, I am fearful. Love some th0oughts of the rating of the oil I should consider and how to apply it.
I spoke to my borderline genius mechanical engineer brother. He is sought after worldwide, particularly the mining and car racing industries to design and build metal bespoke parts or machines. I asked him about this issue. He suggested the issue was the facing plates and not water - unless frozen solid. He conceded there may be a little issue with threads but only if they had some kind of grit, dirt or sand in them. So, coming back to the facing plates He offered two solutions. 1. Machine grooves into the surfaces of one face...not both as they might slide into eachother. As perfect airtight seals are not needed He saw this as an option. 2. His actual suggestion was pure lanolin oil or grease. The grease needs a blowtorch to liquefy, so it is acceptable for our use. Lanolin oil is also acceptable. He suggested using a lint free cloth for application. Especially if oil is used. 3. Even vegetable or olive oil will also work. He uses is to protect joints that cement comes into contact with good affect. Hope that inspires your next video.
These are great suggestions! I especially think he might be onto something with the idea of a vacuum forming between the threads (if I'm understanding that part correctly)
@@MrWilsonsChannel To be pedantic (because I know the level of your standards) it is the contact faces of the two rings he believes is the predominant cause of the issue and not vacuum seal of the threads...he considered this secondary.
I know nothing about telescopes but RUclips recommended me this video. Still watched the whole thing. Loved your way of explaining and testing all your theories and showing some solutions!
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you found it entertaining. 😊
You can add my theory to the list, when gripping the rings from the sides with your hands the rings go out of round causing more binding. What I do is place the rings end to end between the palms of my hands, applying as much inward force as possible (without slicing skin) rotate my hands to unlock the rings. This avoids that additional binding.
That's a good theory. I bet holding the rings that way probably helps you get a better grip too, especially for the little ones. Thanks for the tip. I'll try it out next time 😊
Hey, Mr. Wilson! 🙋♀️ Those rubber strap wrenches are a stroke of GENIUS. In addition to telescope equipment rings, they'll definitely help me reopen my water bottle - that thing also likes to seemingly weld itself shut at will.
Rubber strap wrenches are a life saver
...Oh, I forgot to mention a suggestion from a club member for small tube that stick is to use two wide rubber bands , one on each section. They will give exceptional grip and not damage the tube.
you can also use a hair dryer on high heat on the one that needs to be unscrewd, it works with the rubber straps afterwards
Great video - I've had all the same problems you demonstrated! Sometimes there's no easy answer. I do use a bit of silicone grease just to reduce locking up, which has helped on occassion. You've got a new subscriber! Clear skies
That's a great idea with the Greece! Do you have any trouble with it oozing out and getting on any of the optical parts?
A technique i use and it always works. Put the rings that are coupled onto a rubber floor mat. Put another thin rubber mat on top. Stand and place shoe on mat and twist your foot. Hey presto they unlock!
Nice! What a clever solution. 😁👍
excellent
Hey there, great video on a topic that causes a lot of headaches…I also have the rubber straps, those are my first option. I’ve also tried the lube (had to leave the lube to work for 12 hours, but it worked) and even put some rings into boiling water, just enough so it only touches one ring so the heat expands it, also worked some times.
Those are great suggestions. I'll try that boiling trick if the strap wrenches ever fail me. 👍
Helpful. Thanks.
No mention of anti seize lube. A tiny bit applied might help prevent seizing.
Have you tried that? Does it work? I'd be afraid of getting lubricants and oils on the optics. Things like that are hard to clean off without leaving behind residue.
Cue tip with a very fine amount of grease/oil whatever use sparingly@@MrWilsonsChannel
@@MrWilsonsChannel I have heard some people use a little oil on their threads. Like Mr Wilson, I am fearful. Love some th0oughts of the rating of the oil I should consider and how to apply it.
Very very smart
I spoke to my borderline genius mechanical engineer brother. He is sought after worldwide, particularly the mining and car racing industries to design and build metal bespoke parts or machines. I asked him about this issue.
He suggested the issue was the facing plates and not water - unless frozen solid. He conceded there may be a little issue with threads but only if they had some kind of grit, dirt or sand in them.
So, coming back to the facing plates He offered two solutions.
1. Machine grooves into the surfaces of one face...not both as they might slide into eachother. As perfect airtight seals are not needed He saw this as an option.
2. His actual suggestion was pure lanolin oil or grease. The grease needs a blowtorch to liquefy, so it is acceptable for our use. Lanolin oil is also acceptable. He suggested using a lint free cloth for application. Especially if oil is used.
3. Even vegetable or olive oil will also work. He uses is to protect joints that cement comes into contact with good affect. Hope that inspires your next video.
These are great suggestions! I especially think he might be onto something with the idea of a vacuum forming between the threads (if I'm understanding that part correctly)
@@MrWilsonsChannel To be pedantic (because I know the level of your standards) it is the contact faces of the two rings he believes is the predominant cause of the issue and not vacuum seal of the threads...he considered this secondary.