Hi Kurt and gang,
Thrust bearings don't have to be so expensive. HamMs are made to support a
thousand pounds down thrust so you just need something to take the side
thrust. I use a home brew equivalent to the Rohn AB thrust bearing, a
length of pressure treated 2x6 spray painted silver after being drilled to
fit the mast. Sturdy and won't abrade the mast. Cost a couple of bucks.
Re Steve's weight smeight comment: I haul all my masts and antennas to the
top of the tower with a rope and then have to lift them overhead to install
them. Weight matters to weaky guys like me!
73, Ed
Ed Jensen, K5ED, El Paso, TX, k5ed@dzn.com
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