On 9/30/02 11:23 PM, W3YY@aol.com at W3YY@aol.com wrote:
>While I'm on the subject, the other item I really like to use with this
>cable
>are the Nicopress copper sleeves. One of these crimp on items, takes the
>place of several U-bolt, crosby clip, cable clamps and produces a joint
>stronger than the guy cable itself. The sleeves are much cheaper than the
>U-bolt hardware but the crimp tool is pricey - about $350 for the 1/4"
>tool.
>Still its a nice system for permanent joints. Where you might want to later
>remove a cable, still use the U-bolts.
Why bother with Nicopress sleeves when you can use pre-formed guy grips?
(Unless you're building an airplane, of course, then Nicopress are the
only acceptable alternative)
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr@arrl.net
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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