- 1. [TowerTalk] Yagi re-build question (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Machesney <nekvtster@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 14:49:50 -0400
- I have obtained several aged yagis that I intend to rebuild. The elements and booms have various amounts of "gunk" on them - ranging from atmospheric crud to left over tape adhesive to oxidation wher
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- 2. Re: [TowerTalk] Yagi re-build question (score: 1)
- Author: yetiguy@earthlink.net
- Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 22:21:19 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- Brian: The adhesive tape residue can usually be removed using either (a) BBQ lighter fluid, (b) paint thinner, or (c) naptha (mineral spirits). All are flammable. Use in open air. All are about the s
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- 3. Re: [TowerTalk] Yagi re-build question (score: 1)
- Author: John Kemker <john@kemker.org>
- Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 01:32:28 -0400
- Mag wheel cleaner works pretty well. However, you need to be careful with it, as some brands contain diluted hydroflouric acid. I've used it for cleaning oxidized aluminum, but was careful to use nit
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- 4. Re: [TowerTalk] Yagi re-build question (score: 1)
- Author: "WA3GIN" <wa3gin@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 07:20:58 -0400
- GOOF OFF is another cleaner sold at most hardware and drug stores works great but like those listed below note the WARNING labels: These product contain chemicals known to the state of California to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-05/msg00396.html (11,886 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TowerTalk] Yagi re-build question (score: 1)
- Author: "K0SN" <k0sn@czo.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 06:21:46 -0500
- For cleaning the inside walls of tubing, where the next smaller piece of tubing telescopes inside, I use the cylindrical-shaped wire brushes that the plumbers have for cleaning copper pipe before the
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-05/msg00397.html (9,639 bytes)
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