Xpole Xpert Stripped Adjuster Rod Threads...HELP!

Former member started this discussion · 1/19/2013

I finally got my pole down and realized the damage on the adjuster rod threads. I tried to use WD-40 to rework the threads and it is not working. Any advice on how to fix stripped threads? I still can not get a a hold of xpole to see if i can get a replacement part.🙁 I have only had my pole for 3 weeks and have only used it once or twice.... http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/734292_1991611627578_1739300642_n.jpg

6 replies

chemgoddess1 · 1/19/2013
You can try finding a machine shop and see if They can rethread the piece for you. I do know that you can get a new piece too as my bottom bearing was seized and I got a new threaded piece when I got my pole. Typically the way that damage happens is when you tighten the pole and the hex screws are not aligned In the channels.
chriswarner · 1/20/2013
It looks as if you only have a small amount of localised thread damage where the locking screws have spread the crests of the theads. Most machine shops would be able to do it quite easily with a thread chaser. The thread is 1.5mm ISO metric. Being an engineer (that poles for fitness) I often repair damage like that with a small triangular file (when I havn't got the correct chaser) you just need to be patient and only file off the damaged thread crests.
frfghtrbts · 1/21/2013
If this is a 45mm(TG) I have that part. I think it's the A pole, whichever has the adjuster rod. I accidently got it when I ordered my 50mm, and Xpole sent me the right one in 50mm. But they didn't want the wrong part back. Do you want it?
Former member · 1/26/2013
thank you FRFGHTRBTS for the offer, but i have a 50mm chrome :(
frfghtrbts · 1/26/2013
Oh, bummer. I wish I could be more useful! It would have been a quick fix, and I still have half of an Xpole in my closet, lol. It'd be one hell of a burglar beater I guess :D
Desirae · 1/26/2013
Ouch! And you just got your pole too! Thanks for posting the pics cause I wouldn't know what i looked like. I usually get Heidi when I call Xpert