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• Shaft coupling bolts question
  • I'd use blue
  • Use the blue stuff.
  • I'd use red...
    • No, No, No...
      • Metric bolt grades
        • OK, But are you sure those are metric...
          • To avoid any possible confusion on the original question,
            • Why would you change to a high tensile
              • The purpose of a bolt...
                • I agree 100% with your point about friction/force.
                  • That's a good tip on the 304+316 combo on the nut and bolt.
                    • Another good reason to mix stainless'
      • Nope, 5 hashes on Gr 8
        • According to...
          • I wonder if it used to be different?
            • As I recall...
              • Sure looks like I made that up out of clear blue sky (about the 5 hash marks). Weird.
                • Looks like we both have egg on our face!
      • SS Bolts
        • Dave, I suspect that you might be correct
          • One word. China
          • One word. China
          • Why not use proper hardware source...
            • Another good one is Fastenal. Branches in most cities.
            • McMaster Carr has stainless with fairly small box sizes
              • McMaster Carr is a great place,
            • The only reason I don't shop bolts
        • I wouldn't use SS -- it's not as ductal or strong
  • I use Super Lube Anti-Corrosion Gel on the same setup you describe