[Elecraft] Fwd: Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All

[Don Wilhelm]

Richard,

I would go with the Farm Equipment folks on this.  Many parts of farm 
equipment are actually turnbuckles of one style or another and some of 
that equipment is left in the open air. The grease coating prevents 
moisture intrusion and potential seizing no matter what the material 
type may be.
In the case of turnbuckles, make certain you are using a "stay wire" to 
prevent unwanted movement.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/2/2019 11:28 AM, Richard wrote:
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>> From: Richard <FlatHat at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All
>> Date: November 2, 2019 at 11:25:17 AM EDT
>> To: Mark Goldberg <marklgoldberg at gmail.com>
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>> These ropes are more accurately anti-droop cords on a long-boom yagi.
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>> I am in central Florida, nowhere near salt water, temperatures nominally 95F to 40F.
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>> I AM using stainless turnbuckles: "stainless steel/stainless steel” means both the body and the screws are stainless steel.
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>> These turnbuckles are recommended by Justin Johnson of InnovAntennas for his antennas.
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>> The two answers I like best so far are Permatex anti-seize and John Deere corn head grease. Any more?
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>> Richard
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