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Re: [TowerTalk] Black UHMW ?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Black UHMW ?
From: Chuck Smallhouse <w7cs@theriver.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:47:57 -0700
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The idea of using a chunk of black UHMW bored out for a bearing sounds interesting. I fell in love with UHMW, when I HB'd a full coverage skid plate for my UTV, of the stuff. It was very easy to work with (cut with a band or sabre saw), tough as nails and didn't dent or take a permanent set. I understand that they use it to line the beds of garbage trucks ?

My question is the black version at all conductive ? I'm considering using scrap pieces of it, cut into plates, to mount yagi elements to their boom ? Someone mentioned that the white variety can deteriorate, when exposed to UV ?

BTW, the use of a basketball hoop attached to a gin pole, to be of an aid in raising tall items, like a pole vertical to the top of a tower, or even small tower sections such as Rohn 25, is a terrific idea. This is now added to my R & C notebook (Research & Copy) ! I need to start visiting garage sales to find a used one.

Chuck,  W7CS

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