[Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[John Stengrevics]

My tower guy says stainless is too brittle.  Use anodized instead.

John
WA1EAZ

> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Mark Goldberg <marklgoldberg at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Richard:
> 
> If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickle anti-seize on stainless
> hardware, even in Aluminum.
> What is your environment? Are you near salt water? What are your
> temperature extremes?
> I am in a dry climate so Aluminum - Stainless Steel galvanic corrosion is
> not a big issue.
> 
> John:
> 
> What is the reason to not use stainless steel if properly rated for the
> load?
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Mark
> W7MLG
> 
> 
> On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics <jstengrevics at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> I would not use stainless.
>> 
>> 
>> John
>> WA1EAZ
>> 
>>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard <FlatHat at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys
>> ropes, what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?
>> 
>> 
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