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art, the ones i have purchased from mcmaster-carr have never failed, but i never got the really big ones from them. i got my really big ones from brownies/halcyon in ft. lauderdale. call jim shoop down there for some. scott >From: Art Greenberg <artg@ec*.ne*> >To: Cavers <cavers@cavers.com>, Techdiver <techdiver@aq*.co*> >Subject: Stainless Steel Bolt Snaps >Date: Sat, 3 Jul 1999 08:08:52 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) > >Folks, > >I've just replaced another large SS bolt snap on my rig. This one was on >my primary reel, and I had just replaced that one a week ago! The total >now, between my wife and myself since the start of this season, is six. >All failed in the same way, the only way these could ever really fail - >the spring gave up. And all of these snaps are less than a year old. We're >diving in salt water. > >I obtained all of the SS snaps I use, three sizes, from McMaster-Carr. So >far, only the largest ones have failed, but they're the ones getting the >most use at this time. I now need to order some to keep as spares (I >figure its a sure bet more will fail). Before I place another order, I >thought I'd see if any of you have a suggestion for an alternate source. > >Any input on this matter is appreciated. > >-- >Art Greenberg >artg@ec*.ne* > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com
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