[CAUT] S&S hammer flange rail material

[Jon Page]

If the intent of a cloth strip on the rail is to buffer impact noise,
wouldn't the screw transmit the impact to the rail despite the 'insulation'?

I think the cloth is there to keep the flanges from clicking on the rail
as the screws become loose. Also with beeswax, to stick the little 
wanderers in place.
I've removed flanges placed over beeswax, they need a little effort 
to remove and
do not go back in place well. Maybe you need to heat the flange to reinstall to
melt the wax and form a new seat, just be certain the hammer is in 
the right spot.

That's why I prefer a fine grit emery cloth to grip and position the flanges.
I also like to install washers. They have more of a clamping effect 
on the flange
and as you tighten the screw the flange will not tend to rotate and the flanges
become more secure.

Normal hardware store washers are too thick and I just got around to 
buying thin
washers from McMaster-Carr, item number: 98017A624.
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Regards,

Jon Page
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