[TowerTalk] grade 5 bolts

[Keith Dutson]

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 at k3lr.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 9:43 PM
To: keith at 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 at contesting.com 
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> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 4:22 PM
> To: Cqtestk4xs at aol.com; towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] grade 5 bolts
>
>
> In a message dated 8/16/2004 5:00:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> Cqtestk4xs at 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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