RE: prop shaft corrosion

From: Jake Palmer <82.jake_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 23:24:11 -0800

I've been using D'Addario guitar strings for quite a few years with no
corrosion. They hold up well and strength is comparable in any given size.
On Mar 7, 2012 11:17 PM, "hermann andresen" <hermanna_at_hotmail.com> wrote:

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> A number of sportsman use stainless music wire (guitar?) available at
> music stores. There are more sizes and the stiffness appears similar.
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> Corrosion tests on bare steel indicated WD-40 was superior to anything
> else tested.
> Guess it shouldn't be too surprising as the WD stands for Water
> Displacement.
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> Good luck,
> H
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> To: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> From: sandyalxndr_at_yahoo.com
> Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:07:30 +0000
> Subject: [Indoor_Construction] prop shaft corrosion
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> I find that after storing my models away for any length of time, the
> prop shafts will rust. We live on the coast and our salt air environment
> certainly accelerates corrosion. A nickel coated wire would help prevent
> this.
> Does anyone know of a source of uncoiled nickel, or similar coated wire
> .010-.015 dia., or... are plated guitar stings an option? or are these too
> soft?
> I suppose a light coat of petroleum jelly might be ok but potentially
> messy.
> Any tips would be appreciated.
> Sandy A.
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