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

[Mike Harris]

Just remember to wire the turnbuckle after tensioning otherwise a nice 
free turning item will tend to unwind.

There are web sites that illustrate various options.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 02/11/2019 12:28, Richard wrote:
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>> Begin forwarded message:
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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>
>>
>> These ropes are more accurately anti-droop cords on a long-boom yagi.
>>
>> I am in central Florida, nowhere near salt water, temperatures nominally 95F to 40F.
>>
>> I AM using stainless turnbuckles: "stainless steel/stainless steel” means both the body and the screws are stainless steel.
>>
>> These turnbuckles are recommended by Justin Johnson of InnovAntennas for his antennas.
>>
>> The two answers I like best so far are Permatex anti-seize and John Deere corn head grease. Any more?
>>
>> Richard
>>
>>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Mark Goldberg <marklgoldberg at gmail.com <mailto:marklgoldberg at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>>> Richard:
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>>> If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickel 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 <mailto: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 <mailto:FlatHat at comcast.net>> wrote:
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>>>> For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys ropes, what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?