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Subject: SS Hardware sources
From: sawyers@inav.net (Steve Sawyers n0yvy)
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 21:08:12 -0600
Bill Turner wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 12 Nov 1996 11:36:17 -0800, you wrote:
> 
> >I am looking for sources of SS hardware items such as U-bolts, saddle
> >clamps, and element clamps.  I am aware of Harbach Electronics in FL.
> >Anyone else?
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
> If I may offer a suggestion which is well known to the boating crowd:
> Wherever you do your shopping, take a small magnet with you.  Really good
> quality stainless steel is non-magnetic.  Any SS that is magnetic is poor
> quality and will not last nearly as long.  There's lots of the bad stuff
> around, so it pays to be cautious.
> 
> 73, Bill W7TI (ex-W7LZP)
> wrt@eskimo.com
> 
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400 series stainless is at least partially magnetic. TH egood stuff is
18-8 stainless or 300 series stainless. A magnet just falls to the
floor.

de n0yvy steve


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