EzyLock

[Hatchcanyon]

Recently I had  difficulties changing the stone due to the fact that the EzyLock nut did not open. Only brute force broke it free!

Some "research" showed threads filled with debris (sludge). Cleaning with a Nylon brush. To prevent further problems with the nut I used some copper brake paste. Until that the the nut opens much more easily.

But be warned, the paste can make a mess! Use only a small amount.

Rolf

[Ken S]

Interesting post, Rolf.

I have not experienced this problem. I have a small plastic bottle brush that I keep with my mechanic's tools. I recall it being part of a kit for baby bottles. I will move it to my Tormek storage chest.

I usually remove my grinding wheels after use to allow them to dry and wipe down the machine. I shall pay special attention to the EZYlock threads in the future. IMPORTANT: When I leave the Tormek with the grinding wheel removed, I always reinsert a plastic spacer, just like the the Tormek is shipped to prevent the shaft from sliding.

Ken