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Old 04-02-2014, 10:51 AM
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Any order direct from RC Screwz? All good or stay clear of them?

http://www.rcscrewz.com/

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I've tried the metric stainless screws from them and no matter what brand tool I use, the tool fits loosely in the head of the bolt. This caused me to strip a few, so now on I just buy Protek screws and they work great.
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+1 on what Pete said. Stainless is too soft of a metal in this hobby.
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Thanks for the heads up!
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I have been using stainless for 10+ years now without any issues. I just don't use them in high load area's like shock mounts.
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I never thought of stainless as a soft alloy until this conversation. It is kind of soft isn't it.
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It is soft, but damn is it hard to machine or drill. Never have really understood that.
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tony's screws are better (grade 12.9 black oxyde alloy steel)

as mentioned stainless is too soft
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Besides being relatively soft stainless also tends to gall easily, another reason it makes a less than ideal fastener material. If I'm not mistaken the same reasons it is difficult to machine, isn't stiff enough to cut clean.

+ on Tony's Screws. Great selection of reasonably priced kits made from real fasteners.
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Another vote for Tony's !!
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Lunsford titanium screws

Just sayin'
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Originally Posted by Blacksmith
It is soft, but damn is it hard to machine or drill. Never have really understood that.
Yeah, I tried to use a tap and die set on 1/4" stainless shaft lol. Quite possibly one of the most frustrating things I ever attempted. Needless to say, I gave up and took it into the shop.
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The only thing I would use stainless screws for is corrosion resistance.

Most alloys of stainless steel are hard to machine because it has a high work hardening rate and poor chip breaking properties. It is also has high toughness and tends to be sticky.
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Originally Posted by RazzBarlow7
How are their titanium screws? Don't strip too easily? Compared to steel, just as easy to work with?

I really like Lunsford's turnbuckles and hinge pins, but their screw sets aren't cheap...

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Saved me $100.
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