Get some Loctite #222 (purple) this is a low strength formula designed for
fasteners under 1/4". It should keep the thing from vibrating loose without
making it difficult to remove when you want to change heads. You will need to
reapply it each time you change heads. You will need to find a better stocked
hardware store to find this formula. If the screw is larger than 1/4" you can
use #242 (blue) which is very commonly available.
Jim Couch
John Pendley wrote:
> One can thread
> > the head on by hand and lock it into place with the setscrews instead of
> > torquing it on very tightly. IMO it's more secure.
> > -- John
>
> My set screw is forever getting loose, causing the head to be *insecure* (it
> will rotate in the horozontal plain even when the handle to secure that
> movement is locked down tight). I carry a screwdriver in my camera bag just
> to keep the screw tight. I've talked to another user of the exact
> tripod/head that I have, and he has the same problem (and carries a
> screwdriver). Any suggestions about keeping the screw tight but not so
> fixed that it can't be removed when you want to take the head off?
> JohnP
>
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