Lydia Leong Posted September 11, 2000 Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 I just replaced my Kun with a Viva La Musica -- definitely a good move. However, the little screws that adjust the shoulder-rest's height turn smoothly and quickly, meaning that the moment I take the thing off the violin, the feet spin around wildly, thereby destroying the height adjustment. Does anyone have clever ideas for how to fix the screw height into place? (The solution would likely apply to the Kun and other rests with a similar structure, too.) I thought about capping one end with a fastener of some kind, but I'm not sure what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuangKaiVun Posted September 11, 2000 Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 Make sure that the distance between the feet are adjusted so that the shoulder rest grips comfortably around the widest bout of the violin. Most "height" problems are actually solved in this "length" manner. [This message has been edited by HuangKaiVun (edited 09-11-2000).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarawa1943 Posted September 11, 2000 Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 A drop of fingernail polish or commercial loc-tite (removable type) on the threads will allow you time to adjust the height, but will make the threads a little tighter. Don't use permanent loc-tite. george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Leong Posted September 11, 2000 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 quote: Originally posted by HuangKaiVun: Make sure that the distance between the feet are adjusted so that the shoulder rest grips comfortably around the widest bout of the violin. This part is fine -- unlike the Kun, it stays on the instrument nicely. The feet only spin when it's off the instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarawa1943 Posted September 11, 2000 Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 The fingernail polish on the threads will work fine then. quote: Originally posted by Lydia Leong: This part is fine -- unlike the Kun, it stays on the instrument nicely. The feet only spin when it's off the instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 With my kun I used to hook an elastic band between the feet when transporting it around.This kept the feet from unwinding .Now I use a wolf and the feet do not turn as easily so I dont bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 Lydia, the blue Locktite (242?) will work, but it's messy and you're likely to end up with blue goop caked in the threads that remain exposed. I've never tried fingernail polish for setting screws. If you want a fast, fumeless fix (whoa, accidental alliteration!), you might try the method I used: Scotch Tape. Take a piece about 1/2 inch long and rip a strip off that is about 1/8 inch wide. Then, wrap it around the end of the screw. Be sure to wrap the tape counter to the twist the of the threads, that way it won't be likely to unravel as you screw it in. Before you try to install it, smash the tape down into the threads with your fingernail. This will make it thread together more easily. This worked very well on my Kun. Rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laguna Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 There is special white tape that is mainly used by plumbers on showerheads that you could get in any hardware store. It is very elastic and won't dry up like scotch tape and will hold it's shape much beter and longer. Use great tension and make sure it is stretched as you are putting it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 I know exactly what you are describing Lydia, my Viva La Musica does the same thing. It is the only thing I don't like about it. Also, putting it back into the little cloth bag it stays in, moves the feet around. SO I am also following these replies looking for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaven Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 Take some thread and put it in the screw threads and wind the legs into the thread. You could also use pliers to crush the threads which you don't want to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarawa1943 Posted September 13, 2000 Report Share Posted September 13, 2000 Sometimes when you crush the threads, it will strip the threads when inserting them. be careful, because you can only do this a little. quote: Originally posted by Beaven: Take some thread and put it in the screw threads and wind the legs into the thread. You could also use pliers to crush the threads which you don't want to use. [This message has been edited by george behary (edited 09-12-2000).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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