Lags vs. Timberloks [RE-wrenches]

[Darryl Thayer]

I am not so sure about thread cutting oil.  But I am
concerned about gauling.  I use SS bolts and nuts on
battery connections, have found that they sometimes
get tight before they tighten up.  Making a hazardous
connection.
Please keep sharing information on this topic.
Daryl

--- Bruce Geddes <b.geddes at clear.net.nz> wrote:
> > > Use of a lubricant or thread-cutting oil seems
> to
> > > minimize this problem.
> >
> > Thanks to a few of the aforementioned Makita
> incidents and a little
> education from my local fastener supplier, I now
> carry some anti-seize
> compound in my bag.  The nickel variety is a bit
> pricey, but works at higher
> temperatures and looks a little less out of place on
> stainless hardware.
> >
> 
> The stainless nylocks I use come with a warning on
> the box to use a
> luricant, even when using hand tools.  They suggest
> a graphite based type
> but I have concerns with electrolysis in marine
> environments with any
> graphite and aluminum.
> 
> Bruce Geddes
> PowerOn
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