<!doctype html public "-//W3C//DTD W3 HTML//EN"> <html><head><style type="text/css"></style><title>[CAUT] S&S hammer flange rail material</title></head><body> <div>If the intent of a cloth strip on the rail is to buffer impact noise,</div> <div>wouldn't the screw transmit the impact to the rail despite the 'insulation'?</div> <div><br></div> <div>I think the cloth is there to keep the flanges from clicking on the rail</div> <div>as the screws become loose. Also with beeswax, to stick the little wanderers in place.</div> <div>I've removed flanges placed over beeswax, they need a little effort to remove and</div> <div>do not go back in place well. Maybe you need to heat the flange to reinstall to</div> <div>melt the wax and form a new seat, just be certain the hammer is in the right spot.</div> <div><br></div> <div>That's why I prefer a fine grit emery cloth to grip and position the flanges.</div> <div>I also like to install washers. They have more of a clamping effect on the flange</div> <div>and as you tighten the screw the flange will not tend to rotate and the flanges</div> <div>become more secure.</div> <div><br></div> <div>Normal hardware store washers are too thick and I just got around to buying thin</div> <div>washers from McMaster-Carr, item number:<font face="Arial" size="-1"> 98017A624.</font></div> <x-sigsep><pre>-- </pre></x-sigsep> <div><br> Regards,<br> <br> Jon Page</div> </body> </html>