I found a great selection, at good prices, at our local boat store.
Sold out of bins, and not expensive. During re-paint, bolts/nuts/screws
were replaced on assembly. You can NOT get stainless in a Grade 8, as
it won't carry the load. Stick with high strength steel, certified
Grade 8, for structural applications. Chrome plating can kill strength
of high strength steels due to hydrogen embrittlement. Requires
thorough "baking", after plating, to drive the hydrogen out.
Steve
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
Peter Laurinaitis wrote:
>I need to stock up on spare nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc. for my new Tiger
>... can anyone recommend a source that sells some good assortments of stainless
>hardware for the Tiger (I am under the understanding that the Tiger typically
>uses American (standard) fine-pitch threads, but they are hard to find).
>
>Also, do most people tend to use stainless steel or grade 8 or the like?
>
>Thanks,
>Peter
>
>Peter Laurinaitis
>peter.laurinaitis.wg02@wharton.upenn.edu
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