Loose bolts!!

[mynameismud]

true the beer is always cold which is quite nice.

[JC w KC redux]

On Friday, Squiddo and I climbed at the sister's and the upper crust.

Shockingly, we noticed loose bolts, where the hangers "moved".
The bolt is tightened. But the hanger can still wiggle

Even worse, on the 5.9 on the sister that over-looks the monolith.
I had to hand tighten the nut before committing to the move, on TR.
Brad, I thought you torqued your bolts down?
Sadly, no pictures due to Squiddo requiring me to have both hands on the rope...pffft

We need to have a bolt tightening day.
I will start a list in my head.

Factor - on the 5.9 that overlooks the Monolith are you talking about the Love Handles?
The reason I ask is the only 5.9 on The Sisters is Twisted Sister and that definitely does not overlook the Monolith - but the new Love Handles route (Muffin Top) does.
I know clink mentions that route on this thread but the issue still isn't clear to me and clink was also not remebering correctly about who drilled which bolts. clink placed #1 (long double wedge), Julius placed #2 (long 5 pc), I did #3 (long 5 pc). Julius also did #4 (double wedge) and #5 (long 5 pc). I replaced one of the anchor bolts on an earlier rebolting outing with Julius. That was when he got the idea for the route.
I would be surprised to hear that any of those hangers are loose since the route is so new - unless people have been falling on those bolts. Can you tell me exactly which route and exactly which bolt/hanger was loose?

I'd be more than happy to go inspect any problems on my next trip out. Specific info would save me a lot of time.

thanks

[clink]

Yep. I vaguely remember a large nut and noting some loose screws.

[JC w KC redux]

Yep. I vaguely remember a large and noting some loose screws.

What kind of pin head are you? Aren't you supposed to be on vacation and incommunicado?

[squiddo]

Hey John- the routes in question aren't the new, I believe he was referring to the routes on the Upper Crust.

[F4?]

and that route that you could see the Monolith from.

Not in the guide....no clue of the name. It was the fixe that was loose, say the 2nd bolt. I was scared having to commit, on TR.

[JC w KC redux]

Hey John- the routes in question aren't the new, I believe he was referring to the routes on the Upper Crust.

and that route that you could see the Monolith from.
Not in the guide....no clue of the name. It was the fixe that was loose, say the 2nd bolt. I was scared having to commit, on TR.

Okay - there is a clear conflict here.

Factor - based on your specificity, intense dedication and intimate knowledge of all things Pinnacles I have concluded that I no longer need to take anything you say on here seriously. I think you may be looking for an excuse to get together and party by the reservoir - we should be able to fixe you up at the MoM. 
 

[squiddo]

John- welcome to my world. It was organ grinder and monkey I believe. Had a wrench been in my pack I was have solved this thread before it entered Brattons mind...

[JC w KC redux]

John- welcome to my world. It was organ grinder and monkey I believe. Had a wrench been in my pack I was have solved this thread before it entered Brattons mind...

Maybe a monkey wrench is needed - and not for the bolts! 

[F4?]

Bolt was lose. I hand tightened the nut. Next time I will take detailed photos to better document the situation.

[JC w KC redux]

Bolt was lose. I hand tightened the nut. Next time I will take detailed photos to better document the situation.

Photos are nice - esp if you're Mr Mud 
I would prefer the name of the climb and the bolt # if possible.
I always carry an adjustable wrench. I bought my mini Craftsman at OSH for about $10.
A bit pricey but the whole thing is only 4 inches long and it opens big enough to tighten anything up to 5/8".
I just used it Saturday to tighten the screwlinks at the anchor for Shades of Jade.
Brad climbed it and placed the links and chains I gave him - but didn't have a wrench.
I was across the way climbing and working on Humping Lizards with Kat.
He gives me a hard time for carrying extra stuff on my harness - except when he needs it