Anyone wanting to convert their older (Hygain) antennas to Stainless Steel hardware can find suitable SS hardware at any Fastener Supply outlet. Check your yellow pages. Standard bolts, nuts, and was
Here is an interesting website for those looking for Stainless Steel hardware. www.jschmidtstainless.com/products.htm De Richard K0XG Richard Hassell-Bennett hasben@ix.netcom.com www.K0XG.com _______
Richard, Thanks, a great resource for SS stuff ! Bob K6UJ Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. ____________________________
Don't forget to check your local businesses in the phone book. We have a large industrial faster distributor here in Midland; "Prime Fastener". They also have a large store in Alma. I'm not pushing t
I can't emphasize strongly enough the advisability of using an anti-seize compound on stainless steel hardware when assembling antennas with it! I had to completely replace the SS hardware on my Cush
On submarines we used simple graphite lubricants on stainless parts to prevent galling. A similar compound used to be available as a lock lubricant though I haven't checked for it recently. You shoul
I am puzzled by the following assertion: "...If you live on the seashore and have a moisture/salt/wind condition continually battering your antenna, you have to be a lot more selective in your choice
Good question, and I cop to repeating something I read on an anti-seize product website. :-) Trouble is, I now can't find the site because I didn't bookmark it. Unless or until I do find it, therefor
I have been using nylon insert ss lock nuts on ss bolts and u-bolts. I have not had any seize or loosen. Also don't need a lock washer. The only pain is that you can't hand tighten them. You need to
I'm looking for recommended sources for small quantities of stainless steel hardware - bolts, nuts, star washers, u-bolts, etc. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance John S. AA0ES ______________
John Recently, I have found that Home Depot has a limited selection of stainless steel items. 73- Fred, W6TKV John Sloop wrote: I'm looking for recommended sources for small quantities of stainless s
Check for industrial supply fasteners in your area. They are typically *much* less expensive than places like Lowe's and Home Depot. Typically I can purchase a box of bolts at an industrial supply ho
I've always gotten mine from McMaster-Carr at http://www.mcmaster.com/ Jeff - N3YEA -- Original Message -- From: "Tower" <tower@charter.net> To: <w6tkv@arrl.net>; <jsloop@austin.rr.com> Cc: <towertal
John, I have found ACE Hardware usually has a good supply of SS hardware, at least the nuts, bolts & washers. Stormin K0KUN usual disclaimers applicable. _____________________________________________