Re[2]: [TowerTalk] Re: Long mast, intermediate bearing
Henry G Chapoton
chapoton@smtp-gw.gdls.com
Mon, 6 Apr 1998 12:09:46 -0400
Stan:
Yeah, I didn't get everything in my head onto the paper. I don't like
to trust a thrust bearing to support the weight alone without a
fail-safe backup. I guess I shouldn't have used "designed" - that was
a real poor choice of words. I do have a paranoia about the mast
clipping my toes. Had one slip down a couple feet once. Don't
remember all the details - the bottom was already lower than my feet
and no damage was done as I recall.
Greg
na8v
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Re: Long mast, intermediate bearing
Author: w7ni@teleport.com (Stan Griffiths) at Internet/Unix
Date: 4/6/98 12:53 AM
> Note that most thrust bearings are NOT designed to hold the vertical
> weight of your antenna/mast. A good way to lose your toes.
>
>
> Greg
> na8v/4
Well, Greg, if it is a Rohn thrust bearing, that is exactly what it is for:
to hold the weight of the mast and antenna.
Stan w7ni@teleport.com
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