In a message dated 10/3/02 8:00:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, aa4lr@arrl.net
writes:
> >While I'm on the subject, the other item I really like to use with this
> >cable
> >are the Nicopress copper sleeves. One of these crimp on items, takes the
> >place of several U-bolt, crosby clip, cable clamps and produces a joint
> >stronger than the guy cable itself. The sleeves are much cheaper than
the
> >U-bolt hardware but the crimp tool is pricey - about $350 for the 1/4"
> >tool.
> >Still its a nice system for permanent joints. Where you might want to
> later
> >remove a cable, still use the U-bolts.
>
> Why bother with Nicopress sleeves when you can use pre-formed guy grips?
What Preform grips? I didn't know they made ones for 7x19 SS wire rope.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
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