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Re: [TowerTalk] Turnbuckle Manufacturer

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Turnbuckle Manufacturer
From: "Keith Dutson" <kdutson@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2017 08:03:11 -0500
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I would buy the larger turnbuckles.  The ones I have seen for sale at retailers 
are all stamped made in China.

I have never seen a broken turnbuckle.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Byron
Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2017 11:53 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Turnbuckle Manufacturer

Hello-
   Possibly someone here that has worked around towers for a good while may 
have knowledge of the manufacturer of a certain type turnbuckle. I have seen 
these before in some old-timers stuff but never knew who made them.
   These particular ones are ¾” x 18” and have the large circular eyes like the 
Chicago ones. The bodies are different than most other ones in that they have 
rods (approx. 3/8” or so OD rods) for the side members rather than rectangular 
sides. They appear to be of good quality and have a good thread fit (not 
sloppy) with good centering. The only marking that I can find is a small “3/4” 
stamped on one end of body.
    The reason I ask is that I am considering using these on a tower project 
(140’ 45G) with mixed ¼” and 5/16” guy wire. I realize 5/8” turnbuckles would 
be specified but I have an opportunity to pick up enough of these NOS ¾” ones 
to fulfill my needs. I am a little concerned in using something that I do not 
know the manufacturer or origin.
    Thanks,
    Byron W5FH 
    

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