For oak I was always told to go for stainless rather than galvanised (idk if it's a US/UK nomenclature thing) as the oak will corrode anything other than stainless, particularly if there's likely to be any water involved. I have also confirmed this through slightly painful experience!
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For oak I was always told to go for stainless rather than galvanised (idk if it's a US/UK nomenclature thing) as the oak will corrode anything other than stainless, particularly if there's likely to be any water involved. I have also confirmed this through slightly painful experience!