Stainless steel

[John Hofstetter <hofs@domain.elided>]

>The only warning I'd like to offer is to use anti-seize lubricant on *all*
>stainless steel fittings.  Depending on the grade of stainless used, the
>threads are prone to easy galling and seizure.  I learned from the 
>maintenance
>department where I work that this is a common occurrence with stainless
>fasteners.  It can be mostly avoided by routine use of anti-seize 
>lubricant on
>the threads.
>
>John L.

Without reiterating my stainless steel trailer ball story, let me 
encourage you to use the anti-seize as John L. recommends.

John H. (the guy with the $90 SS trailer ball that now has no threads on 
the bolt part)