Doug Bierleaguer   4 Report post Posted April 5, 2023 I have picked up some gently used Graf Ultra G5 and love them more than my CCM's. 🙂 After a couple of games walking back to the locker room heard a blade click 😞 . The screw holding the blade tight loosens with cold and vibration I think. I've tried loctite blue and after one game success, but afraid it will become loose again. Anyone have experience with this and some good ideas? Here are my new used skates with comparison to my CCM's.  Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer   969 Report post Posted April 5, 2023 Adding an extra washer or two to the barrel nut may help that issue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey   1280 Report post Posted April 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, Buzz_LightBeer said: Adding an extra washer or two to the barrel nut may help that issue Yes, that helps. Though, they are known for having issues with staying "locked in."  Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Bierleaguer   4 Report post Posted April 5, 2023 Will look into the extra washers, thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beedee   227 Report post Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) Man, this thread takes me back! I had a pair of those Graf Ultra G5's many years ago. Tried to love them and get my money's worth for 3 years but could never get them quite right after multiple punches and what not. Had the worst bunion pain ever right where the boot met the toe-cap on them. Also had issues with the blade loosening up, and like you, tried blue loctite. I also remember them giving off some crazy "whaaauuunnnnt" vibration noises when stopping.  Edited April 5, 2023 by beedee 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmaister   4 Report post Posted April 6, 2023 do the screw have lock washers? if you buy the kit. it comes with two.  image Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Bierleaguer   4 Report post Posted April 6, 2023 Jmaister - where do I get this kit please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Bierleaguer   4 Report post Posted April 6, 2023 Found it https://www.hockeyvancouver.ca/products/graf-cobra-2-0-brass-screw - hopefully the two lock washers per screw are included. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmaister   4 Report post Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Doug Bierleaguer said: Found it https://www.hockeyvancouver.ca/products/graf-cobra-2-0-brass-screw - hopefully the two lock washers per screw are included. They do come with it. Its prepackaged.  Edited April 7, 2023 by jmaister Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Wing King   50 Report post Posted April 7, 2023 Loctite 620 is bomb proof too 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites