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Re: [TowerTalk] grade 5 bolts

To: keith@dutson.net
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] grade 5 bolts
From: Tim Duffy K3LR <k3lr@k3lr.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:43:06 -0500
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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-----
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> 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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