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RE: SAFETY NOTICE, simple cure

Most knowledgeable DIYers know about scrapping away paint where chassis grounds are desirable, but you're right in repeating the advice, as it doesn't hurt anything.

Very serrated star lock washers will usually bite through the paint when used, but it is good to remove after initial tightening to double check.

I like to use machine screws as you can torque them down tighter. One benefit of China is that tap and die sets are relatively very cheap these days and for the hobbyist perfect for occasional use. Just don't use on stainless steel chassis unless you have replacement taps. Stainless is extremely " sticky" and tends to both grab and break taps or dull them quickly even with gobs of cutting fluid.


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  • RE: SAFETY NOTICE, simple cure - unclestu 01:28:20 04/09/15 (0)

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