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Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening   (1)
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Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening
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Thanks all - for fyi in my two photos the second one is when the break is engaged, knob covers the t
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Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening
jviss at 5:23pm 06.09.22
I have an Edson side lock that does a great job of locking, but when I go to unlock the knob just c
Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening
jviss at 5:22pm 06.09.22
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Closer detail.....
Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening
jssailem at 4:54pm 06.09.22
There should be a set screw. Perhaps it has backed off or is missing. If not there it would be easy
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kappykaplan at 4:47pm 06.09.22
Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening
kappykaplan at 4:44pm 06.09.22
Loctite may solve your problem.
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