...or is that simply a stupid question? 
I'm planning to make a couple from steel for myself, and knowing there are risks with galling, etc, I plan on cleaning lightly oiling the spindle threads each mount/dismount.
BUT, there are a few others interested in them as well. I don't want to sell someone a back plate or face plate that is dangerous, dumb, or prone to seize, no matter how much I warn the purchaser. I have access to some 5"+ steel round but not cast iron. I could buy the iron slugs but steel is much easier and cheaper for me to find anyway.
I'm told it is not a good idea to use steel on threaded spindles. Thoughts? Warnings? I'll take any correction!
I'm planning to make a couple from steel for myself, and knowing there are risks with galling, etc, I plan on cleaning lightly oiling the spindle threads each mount/dismount.
BUT, there are a few others interested in them as well. I don't want to sell someone a back plate or face plate that is dangerous, dumb, or prone to seize, no matter how much I warn the purchaser. I have access to some 5"+ steel round but not cast iron. I could buy the iron slugs but steel is much easier and cheaper for me to find anyway.
I'm told it is not a good idea to use steel on threaded spindles. Thoughts? Warnings? I'll take any correction!
