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 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
