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General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: Drisse on April 25, 2021, 02:30:12 PM

Title: Stainless screws used in fishingreels. A2 or A4 ?
Post by: Drisse on April 25, 2021, 02:30:12 PM
Hi folks !

Does anyone know what type of stainless screws they use in fishingreels from factory ? Is it A2 (304) or A4 (316) ? I've never thought of it before and always try to find screws in A4 quality. But it seems that its easier to find small screws in A2 quality than A4. Whats your thoughts ?
Title: Re: Stainless screws used in fishingreels. A2 or A4 ?
Post by: RowdyW on April 25, 2021, 02:47:43 PM
304. They are not usually sold by A numbers
Title: Re: Stainless screws used in fishingreels. A2 or A4 ?
Post by: Drisse on April 25, 2021, 03:02:12 PM
Thanks RowdyW !

304 makes it a bit easier to buy small screws  :)
Title: Re: Stainless screws used in fishingreels. A2 or A4 ?
Post by: Got-ya on June 24, 2021, 04:58:46 AM
316 (A4) is generally considered marine grade. The cost difference is small so for a reel used in salt water I would go with that when available. However if all you can find is 304 it's not a deal breaker.
Title: Re: Stainless screws used in fishingreels. A2 or A4 ?
Post by: alantani on July 03, 2021, 04:43:36 AM
even 18-8 is better than high carbon steel.   :-\
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