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[TowerTalk] Aluminum Tubing Separation

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Aluminum Tubing Separation
From: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 1998 11:13:46 EST
In a message dated 98-12-04 20:21:30 EST, terrys@romulus.ncsc.mil writes:

>       I've had two six foot concentric aluminum tubes, about 1.5" in
>  diameter, in my garage for several years. I would now like to separate
>  them for use as VHF antenna masts. These tubes are quite firmly stuck one
>  inside the other. I would appreciate hearing some good ideas for
>  separating them without damage.

     Try heating the outer one. 

Cheers,  Steve   K7LXC

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