Topband: spacers for ladder line

[Missouri Guy]

> I want to space the ladder line off of 
> the tree
> to avoid detuning to the extent possible.  I need suggestions for 
> what to
> use to accomplish this - I've seen suggestions for pvc pipe and 
> wooden
> dowels boiled in parafin/wax . . . any other ideas?

Electric fence insulators...the kind that can be nailed/screwed
onto a wood post.  There are some that can handle the wide
"ribbon" line.  Check farm supply stores.

73,
Charlie, N0TT