I keep a boxed end wrench around the threads of one of my bases. Whenever I need to adjust, I know exactly where the wrench is and always put it back in the same rod base.

I've used wing nuts on driftmasters, always had to use pliars or adjustable wrench to torque it down enough. Found this to be a hassle as I had couldn't keep them in an easily accesible location. Plus I torqued them down so much that I bent my hollow tube.

Don't have that problem with Hi-Teks.