What are folks' opinions on nuts with nylon inserts in the cap? We
refurbished a Jontz tower, and used them. They seem to be doing very well
after 5 years.
Joe kk0sd
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[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tom Osborne
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 11:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] My 48' Delhi Self Supporter folded over :-( lost
itsbolts!
Kevin Normoyle wrote:
>The lock washer may be the problem. I thought studies show that they can
> actually accelerate loosening.
I think it depends a lot on what kind of lock washer is used.
I used to work on heavy equipment in the woods and we've seen instances
where the lock washers just rusted away and fell out. Don't think you'd
want to use just plain steel lock washers. 73
Tom W7WHY
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