Tipton cleaning rod problem

[rebs]

The handle stopped turning freely, has anyone else had this problem. Is there any way to fix it?

 

[RetiredArmy]

Try loosening the black knob on the end. It's what holds the handle on.

 

[moondog]

You got cleaning solvent in theBearings I suspect.I took a Boretech apart to try and clean up the bearings on one. It's now relegated to a range rod for emergency use only. I try and keep them oiled.

 

[rebs]

Try loosening the black knob on the end. It's what holds the handle on.

Beautiful, worked like a charm. I loosened it just a hair and it spins like brand new again
Thank you

 

[6MMsteve]

The handle stopped turning freely, has anyone else had this problem. Is there any way to fix it?

Keep them hanging up by the handle, try not to lean the rod against the wall handle down excess lube may run into the handle bearings

 

[ebb]

Moondog Can you replace the bearings?

 

[divingin]

You got cleaning solvent in theBearings I suspect.I took a Boretech apart to try and clean up the bearings on one. It's now relegated to a range rod for emergency use only. I try and keep them oiled.

Did you get that metallized (or whatever it is) grease all over the damn place? Oh, wait; never mind; mine are Dewey rods. Dripped a bit of light oil into the bearing area; had grey grease coming out for months afterward. Upside is I only did one rod; I can tell by looking at the end of the handle which has the jag and which has the brush. The jag is the one with grease all over the nut.