Bill D
Diamond
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2004
- Location
- Modesto, CA USA
I have a lock bolt that has to be made up tight to hold my Drillpress head in place and not swing. It simply clamps the split casting tight to the column. It is just a steel bolt with a steel washer. My question is what happens if I replace the steel washer with a thick brass washer. Thick enough that it will not bend or flex.
Will it act as a bearing and allow the same torque to tighten the bolt tighter. Being softer will it dig into imperfections and cause more torque to be lost in friction. Or will there be no difference at all? I suppose I could oil the threads but then they may vibrate out.
I know good practice is to install a washer under every nut. Not sure if they need to be under the bolt heads as well.
Bil lD
Will it act as a bearing and allow the same torque to tighten the bolt tighter. Being softer will it dig into imperfections and cause more torque to be lost in friction. Or will there be no difference at all? I suppose I could oil the threads but then they may vibrate out.
I know good practice is to install a washer under every nut. Not sure if they need to be under the bolt heads as well.
Bil lD