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[Rika-chan]

I recently got an STB 2.5. I wanted to turn it into a fixed tip. I went to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcRuZ_BRNX0

However, unlike in Neff's video, a washer is not supplied. I also cannot seem to crank down hard enough (and feel like I won't break it) to make it fixed,

Secondly, how do I properly reassemble the parts to turn it back into a bearing tip? There's one extra part that isn't in the video, as well.



Thanks all

[Rika-chan]

Also, the bearings are extremely grindy, to the point that sometimes the top locks up mid-spin. Is cleaning bearings with mineral spirits/alcohol/nail polish removal the thing to do, as we do in the yoyo world? Or use a thin lubricant instead?

[Jack]

the plastic washer that youre missing doesnt work anyway. its best to go to the hardware store and pickup a box/bag of sink gaskets (faucet washers), simply put one of those under the nut and tighten her down 

[Neff]

Watch the whole video.  Start at 3:30, you may find the use of your missing part.

Another way to go fixed is to remove the spacer between the bearings and over-tighten a little.  I did not like this idea when Maurizio told me this was his recommended way, but it works.  Tighten a little bit at a time until the tip is relatively stationary.