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Screws for mounting into the aluminum frame

Started by mitch, August 10, 2016, 11:37:59 PM

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mitch

So when any of y'all (I was recently down south) mount something that requires a screw into the frame what type of screw are you using?  Is there a worry about dissimilar metals or any of that?   
Mitch
2013 13QBB
2015 Ford F-150
Anderson 3324 WDH

charliem

[font size="3"]Depending on what/where I use #8-#14 stainless steel sheet metal screws, preferable hex head. SS will not react w/aluminum so no problem there. Just be careful when tapping the first time: SS is brittle and can snap off if over torqued.
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Charlie
NW Florida

mitch

[quote timestamp="1470884727" author="@charliem" source="/post/23791/thread"][font size="3"]Depending on what/where I use #8-#14 stainless steel sheet metal screws, preferable hex head. SS will not react w/aluminum so no problem there. Just be careful when tapping the first time: SS is brittle and can snap off if over torqued.
[/font][/quote]Thank you.
Mitch
2013 13QBB
2015 Ford F-150
Anderson 3324 WDH