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T nuts. Stainless steel ok?

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Created by stevet73 > 9 months ago, 5 Sep 2018
stevet73
NSW, 239 posts
5 Sep 2018 2:41PM
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Hi all,
The slingshot copper t-nuts are too chunky for my track system (left in photo). I sourced some thinner copper ones that are fine. BUT, just out of curiosity, I grabbed a relatively cheap bag of stainless steel t-nuts (right in photo).

Anyone tried/been using stainless t-nuts witouwi issue?

I use the copper ones but thought I'd ask....as my foil will sink like a stone if they are unreliable.....

Piros
QLD, 6879 posts
5 Sep 2018 3:12PM
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I actually prefer the Stainless T-Nuts like these ones . I have cracked a couple of brass ones. Plus they are easier to get in and out. The big brass ones are good but like you found they are tight in some boxes but don't be afraid to grind them a little to fit (the nuts not the box)

The S/S nuts in the above pic have no flanged sides on them , sure they will work ??????




DWF
565 posts
5 Sep 2018 8:17PM
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It's crazy to me that foil manufacturers got those brass nuts so wrong.

Windsurfers have used brass nuts for 30 years without issues. No worries about seizure and no fit issues or failures.

My favorite nut is the nickel plated nut from Aeron windsurf. Second choice, Chinook.

stevet73
NSW, 239 posts
6 Sep 2018 8:18AM
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Piros: Always on the money. Thanks. I managed to "wedge" 2 of those chunky copper t-nuts in the rear of the stand up tracks but used slimmer ones for the front. Couldn't get any of the chunky ones into the prone board tracks so used slim (standard?) copper ones there. But now you have guided that stainless are OK, I have a bunch of them...so will maybe switch now.

foilSURFmachines: I sourced my "correct" brass t-nuts from a windsuring store....so yes, completely agree.



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