[CQ-Contest] Preventing stainless steel galling when tightened

[Victor M. Walz]

I also use "never-sieze" on my tower, antenna, and rotator bolting.  CRC
also packages it in a spray can.  I can usually find one form or another at
the local industrial supply houses.

Vic Walz, N2PP

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Hammond NØSS" <n0ss at earthlink.net>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 9:34 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Preventing stainless steel galling when tightened


>
> Seems like this should be on Tower Talk, but...
>
> > > To prevent SS from galling always lubricate when tightening or
> > removing.  I use
> > > WD40 or better yet Liquid Wrench even on my SS gear clamps.  Since I
> > began this
> > > step my galling problems are gone as will yours.
>
> Both WD-40 and Liquid Wrench will eventually either evaporate or migrate
> out of the screw threads.
>
> For what little it's worth, I much prefer to use ANTI-SIEZE compound
> available at many hardware stores as either a silver- or copper-colored
> paste. Quite often it's available in tube, but more often in a jar. A
> little goes a LONG way, so, as long as you don't LOSE it, you'll probably
> have more than you'll EVER need... unless you're another N5AU or W0AIH!!!
<G>
>
> If you can't find anti-sieze compound at the hardware store, try your
local
> maching shop. You may be able to talk them into giving you a small amount.
> You may (not confirmed however) be able to BUY it from some of the antenna
> manufacturers as well... I know that BENCHER includes a healthy supply (2
> packages) with their antennas. I believe they also list it as being
> available separately. I believe they call it "BUTTER IT'S NOT", or
> something similar.
>
> Using real anti-sieze compound, I've NEVER had a problem with stainless
> steel threaded connections galling... ever.
>
> Finally, note that this stuff is MESSY. and you'll probably want to keep a
> BUNCH of paper towels handy. They will NOT wipe your fingers clean, but
> they will at least get enough off so you can with without tracking it
> everywhere. When I use anti-sieze compound, I apply it with a SMALL (kids
> watercolor) paint brush. This allows me to better control the amount I'm
> applying, and it (sometimes) allows me to keep my fingers clean (longer,
> but never completely).
>
> 73 - Tom Hammond   N0SS
>
>
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