Source: Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers
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Many people are under the impression that stainless steel bolts are superior to steel bolts. But in this , Tom argues that this is not the case. Stainless steel is subject to something called “galling.” This is where, after a few trips up and down the threads of a bolt, for instance, as friction is generated between the threading, a nut can seize in place. Trying to remove the nut can damage the threads. Tom does tests to show how easy it is for this galling to occur with stainless and how it doesn’t happen with steel. You also can’t “cook off” seized stainless steel hardware with a torch like you can with steel. Definitely something to keep in mind when choosing hardware for a project.
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