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:
Begin forwarded message:
From: Richard <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All
Date: November 2, 2019 at 11:25:17 AM EDT
To: Mark Goldberg <[email protected]>
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 <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Richard:
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 <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
I would not use stainless.
John
WA1EAZ
On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys ropes,
what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?
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