As I recall, another post from that previous thread also
listed something I think was called machinists emery
cloth - grit on both sides and water/oil-proof. Haven't
tried it myself, but it sounded good.
-Brian n8wrl
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
> [mailto:owner-towertalk@contesting.com]On Behalf Of DavidC
> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 11:02 AM
> To: Donald E. Stiles; jackcolson@x-press.net; towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Summary of responses "to pin or not to pin "
>
>
>
> I recall from a previous go-round on this subject a fellow recommended a
> piece
> of a special belt from a harvester. Seems it is indestructible
> and doesn't
> disintegrate
> from sun.
>
> Since sandpaper is on a paper backing I would be concerned it may
> disintegrate
> and the grit would find its way into the rotor (its amazing what gets into
> the things).
> Or it may land in some rubbing point between cables and tower,
> etc. or some
> other
> place where one wouldn't want it.
>
> Just a thought ...
>
> 73, DavidC K1YP
>
> > I see an option to the pinning question. "SANDPAPER". The
> gripping power
> of this
> > inexpensive and easily installed option will give good results. Use a
> large grit
> > sandpaper and snug the clamps down. To provide traction glue two pieces
> of
> > sandpaper back to back with a waterproof glue i.e., contact
> cement or hot
> melt
> > blue. It will work as an alternative.
> >
> > 73 de n8csp k
>
>
>
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