[Elecraft] Stainless hardware

[hg chapoton]

I've bought a lot from McMaster with never a problem.  A defense
manufacturer I used to work for also used them on occasion with no issues.
If I need one or two real quick, the local hardware stores have a decent
supply from a regional distributor that seems to be good stuff.

The best general use grade is passivated 316.  McMasters 18-8 has been
adequate here with lots up in the air and no failures.

In lieu of an anti-seize compound, I use blue Loctite.  It provides the
required friction relief along with its normal anti-vibration properties.
Never had any galling with this and removal is not a problem, nor is reuse.

I think the original poster wanted to mount coax connectors.  The required
#4 stuff doesn't seem as prone to galling, probably due to lower torque
levels.  Little stuff, #4/#6/#8 I use "dry" without problems.

greg/na8v