Thanks for the tip. Also, I have found that the SS hardware sold for
sailboat owners seems superior to that made for other markets. But, it is
quite expensive.
Keith NM5G
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Duffy K3LR [mailto:k3lr@k3lr.com]
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 9:43 PM
To: keith@dutson.net
Cc: TowerTalk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] grade 5 bolts
I have had great success using "never seize" on the threads of stainless
U-bolts at K3LR.
I am able to tighten them without problem.
There are also several different types/strengths of stainless material.
Most large fastener houses have the specifications which they will share
with their customers. A Google search may bring the information as well.
73!
Tim K3LR
Keith Dutson wrote:
> Stainless is best for things like shackles, nuts, washers and lockwashers.
> Hot dipped galvanized hardware lasts a very long time. Electroplated
> hardware (zinc) must be painted to avoid rust. Avoid stainless steel
> bolt/nut combinations that will need to be torqued tight. There is a
> tendency for the threads to gall, and once galled, the nuts are
> virtually impossible to remove. A good example to avoid is all-stainless
u-bolts.
>
> Keith NM5G
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K4FJ@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 4:22 PM
> To: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com; towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] grade 5 bolts
>
>
> In a message dated 8/16/2004 5:00:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> Cqtestk4xs@aol.com writes:
>
> The Home Depots and Lowes in the Tampa area do NOT carry grade 5
> either in
>
> Galvanized or Stainless. If you live in a fairly large city, check the
> big
> specialty houses that carry just fasteners, screws, bolts and such.
> The only problem you may face is a minimum order, generally around $50.
>
> Bill K4XS
> _______________________________________________
>
> Bill's advise is best, but I am fairly sure I did but grade 5 bolts at
> either Home Depot or Lowes in Fredericksburg, VA or Alexandria, VA.
>
> So, maybe it varies with Home Depot and Lowes, and maybe not. Look
> for the three tick marks on the bolt head. Whatever I bought was
> galvanized, and not stainless. I find the latter undesirable for the
> price, because it is too easy to paint galvanized hardware for long
> term protection and it is stronger.
>
> 73, Steve
>
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