[Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Connectors?

[Mike Flowers]

Also, keep in mind that there are different classes of stainless steel fasteners with different properties and ratings. 

A good start for this info:

https://www.fastenermart.com/understanding-fastener-grades-and-classes.html

I was advised to use Class 6 fasteners for my tower and antenna projects. 

-- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"

> On Jun 21, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Joseph McIntire <ki4lys at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> TSC has some i get mine  from the local  Do It center. They are a little  pricey  though.
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> If you live somewhere that has farm supply store like Big R, Rural King,
> etc they usually have a good selection of stainless hardware.
> 
> Tim N9PUZ
> 
>> On Sun, Jun 21, 2020, 10:54 AM Eric KG6MZS <k3 at hollywoodtitle.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello All,
>> 
>> I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap
>> hardware store screws and connectors get rusty.
>> 
>> What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like
>> bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like?
>> 
>> TIA,
>> 73 de Eric, KG6MZS
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