Insert Screw anti-Seize

[Mjölnir]

Need a little help settling a debate. I know someone who insists getting a little molykote or other anti-seize between an insert and its pocket instead of just on the screw threads is a bad thing and must be avoided. I've never been that tedious about not getting it under an insert and have never had a problem. Is either of us right or wrong?

[jeff]

Not sure why he wants it between the insert and pocket, it's just so that the screw isn't a P.I.T.A. to unscrew when you're indexing the insert.

I usually dab a drop or two and if it gets in the pocket I leave it, unless it's gobbed on then I might wipe it off a little bit.

[Mjölnir]

Not sure why he wants it between the insert and pocket, it's just so that the screw isn't a P.I.T.A. to unscrew when you're indexing the insert.

I usually dab a drop or two and if it gets in the pocket I leave it, unless it's gobbed on then I might wipe it off a little bit.

 

exactly. i don't put it between the insert and pocket intentionally, it's to keep the screws from galling and seizing up. but if i get some under the insert while lubing the screw threads, i don't bother to clean it out. i have a co-worker who insists that's a big no-no.

[mkd]

I've never had an issue getting sloppy with the lube.

over time with lots of heat and multiple applications, perhaps it could build up.

[Mjölnir]

 

over time with lots of heat and multiple applications, perhaps it could build up.

 

that's what solvent (brake cleaner works great) and a toothbrush is for.

 

debate settled. it's not a federal crime to get anti-seize in insert pockets.

[Newbeeee™]

I've never had an issue getting sloppy with the lube.

over time with lots of heat and multiple applications, perhaps it could build up.

sn!gger....

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

I dab it on the screw, put the insert in the pocket, and then put in the screw.  Nice and clean no muss no fuss.