Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> jphender@inav.net wrote:
>
> > New twist:
> >
> > I ordered these brass nuts from VBL along with some other stuff. Turns
> > out 4 of the 6 they shipped are the wrong (coarse) thread. I suppose the
> > hardware stores might stock these. I'll call around as soon as I work up
> > the courage to ask some pretty young clerk: "Do you have BRASS NUTS?"
> >
> > The things I go through for that machine!
> >
> > Jim Henderson
> >
> > HAN9U78817G
>
> Speaking of brass nuts.... The torque (from memory now) is 15 ft/lbs.An
> excellant alternitive is stainless steel nuts, never rust, don't strip that
> easily, come off time and time again. I've been using them for years, and
> re-using the same ones. I long ago gave up on those silly brass nuts.
> Not original but practical.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Too many Sprites
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenutJim,
As a machinist, I can second Franks comments on stainless. You can't
beat it around heat and they torque better than brass and will outlast
several installations and removals!
regards
Alan
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