[Elecraft] Rusting Screws

[Bill K9YEQ]

Tony,

Great point...  Stainless vs. aluminum?   Unless you have a need based on
use... I would stick with the supplied "softer" screws to avoid unnecessary
wear when removing and re-installing.  My standard screws on K2, KX1 and K3
are doing just super, no rust. I did FT on both the K2 and KX1 and I cannot
tell you how many times I removed the case. Stainless is not very forgiving
with other materials.  The D connectors Elecraft uses are aluminum... easily
replaced.  But if you stay with the provided screws there should be little
issue.  I have no need for stainless at this point, but would consider a set
with the KX3 if I use in the car... we do have plenty of salt in the
atmosphere during the winter.  Just look at the rust damage to exposed soft
metal.

 I don't have salt in my atmosphere in the shack, but I do have some heavy
humidity during the summer.  I live just West of Lake Michigan and just east
of Green Bay.  Normal humidity is 40-60%.  

73,
Bill
K9YEQ


-----Original Message-----


On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM, K7WIA <emoss98133 at msn.com> wrote:
> If I had a problem with the screws rusting, I would be replacing mine 
> with this.....
>
> http://www.fastener-express.com/button-socket-screws-black-anodized-al
> uminum.aspx
>
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They are neat-looking, but don't tighten 'em too much. It's oh-so-easy to
strip out that little hex recess, as I have found to my sorrow.

Tony KT0NY