Alfred Tesler Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 My 10 year old boom pole is not locking properly.. Tried wd40, tried polishing the screws, but one of the poles parts is not holding the grip, do you have any ideas on what to do? Alfred Tesler Sound Productions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Mega Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Might help if you mention the make and model. Just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 WD40 is fine to clean something or to "unlock" threads, but it must then be removed completely or it'll attract dirt making your problem even worse. In terms of your pole... Things wear out. Perhaps it's time for new parts. It seems you are in Israel, which might make sending it for repairs difficult. After 10 years, maybe a new pole is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 What Robert said about WD40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 If the collar isn't locking properly it is most likely the collet on the inside of the collar. That part should be replaced, but it is best to have it checked out to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 AT: " do you have any ideas on what to do? " in addition to my standard Senatorium: 'contact the manufacturer', I might add that 10 years of hard service is a good value from your pole, thus, what Robert said.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I've tried all sorts of stuff on my collection of old booms, my fave is "Break Free", a gun lube and clean liquid. But I have discovered that wear on parts can only be slightly helped by cleaning and lubing after a certain point. New parts or a new boom, or a used boom with less wear than yours might be needed. philp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bralleput Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Have it cleaned,replace parts.Just had my Panamic Maxi from 1997 cleaned,and I must say : it feels like new!Some booms last forever: still have a short boom bought in '87, that I used all over the world on docushoots,that still works..like it was in 1987! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertolomi Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Try it with usind graphite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Tesler Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Thank you all for the tips, This is what I did .. Took it apart. Washed it with warm water, dried, and greased the screws, it helped but nothing like a new boom pole. Btw it is a ktek pole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 AT: " it helped but nothing like a new boom pole " well, "it" wasn't nearly the same as a k-Tek factory refurbush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Boom poles are not like hammers were no maintenance is required. If you want your pole to last you MUST service it regularly. That means before you start experiencing problems. You wash your dick don't you? Then clean and lube your pole. The two aren't that different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hmmmm, mine are very different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hmmmm, mine are very different. Viagra might help with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 For the boom??? So you heard it from Mirror, you can use Viagra to clean your boompole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thank you all for the tips, This is what I did .. Took it apart. Washed it with warm water, dried, and greased the screws, it helped but nothing like a new boom pole. Btw it is a ktek pole If you want it to behave like a new boom pole, send it to K-Tek to refurbish. I just got mine back. The clutches weren't holding well so I finally sent it in. It arrived back today and it's awesome! It'll make you wonder why you didn't send it before now. K-Tek cares about their customers and will take good care of you. Thank you, Dave, and thank you K-Tek. I'm delighted to say that the spirit of Manfred lives on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prahlad Strickland Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yeh same had my 16ft repaired about a year ago. It had a big fall Ktek made look like brand new. It was even sealed in plastic upon return. Only after close inspection did I realise it was my old pole. Pretty sure Dave polished it with Viagra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Weaver Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 If the collar isn't locking properly it is most likely the collet on the inside of the collar. That part should be replaced, but it is best to have it checked out to make sure. What would you know about Ktec poles? Sheesh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gilchrist Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Personally, I'd rather folks not share information about their private parts (or use of prescription meds, for whatever reason) on this group. Not that kind of site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Tesler Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thank you all for the tips, it wold be difficult for me to send it cause cause I live in Israel, guess I will have to make the effort some day.. And my amatute fix did the trick, but no doubt .. Will have to send it next time. Thanks to all of you. Alfred Tesler Sound Productions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 You could likely just order replacement collars, and I'd guess ktek would b we happy to help you with cleaning and update procedures. That way you wouldn't have to ship your pole to the us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 WE: " You could likely ... " IOW: contact the manufacturer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTimmer Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Buy a new one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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