> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] thimble gap too narrow
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 12:03:40 -0400
> From: Pete Soper <psoper@donedeal.encore.com>
> Hi Folks,
>
> The thimbles I got from Texas Towers and Hill Radio come down to a narrow gap,
> too small for the thimble to slip over a turnbuckle or shackle. I need a
> practical idea for increasing the gap from around 3/16" to 7/16". The 3/8"
> thimbles are made of thick metal and are extremely stiff.
>
> Regards,
> Pete
> KS4XG
>
Using two pair of channel locks or vice grips twist them sideways
enough to get them on.
73/DX,
DONNIE, KE4RNA
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