Lags vs. Timberloks [RE-wrenches]

[Greg Egan]

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Bruce,

The teflon based thread sealant that plumbers use works well to prevent 
stainless from galling. Never used it in a marine environment but you 
might try it and see.

Best,

Greg

Bruce Geddes 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
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