[TowerTalk] Tightening hose clamps

[Ted Leaf]

Hi Guys,

I agree that that you can't tighten hose clamps enough with a screw driver.  
But I hope Glenn doesn't mean to use the ratchet handle with the socket, 
because if he does, you can easily strip or break the clamp.

What I do is use the spinner (screw driver) handle in the socket.  This 
gives you more force than with a screw driver blade, but not enough force to 
strip the clamp.

73, Aloha
Ted Leaf, K6HI
Kona, Hawaii
<tleaf@hotmail.com>


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X-problem with
assembling large yagi antennas is that people do not plan,  get
organized
or they  try to skip steps or do steps out of order.  My
recommendation to
you  is as follows;

15.  Now that everything is identified gather up your  following
tools.
good wrenches are a good investment if you do not have any go to
sears or
home depot. a 1/4 inch socket set is necessary to tighten clamps
and small
bolts. Do not over tighten clamps. However you can not get them
tight
enough with just a screw driver.
73

Glenn VE3GLN / VA3ZL ( ex VO1DV, VE3MPR )

613-746-3776

VE3GLN@RAC.CA
    OR
Glenn.McLeod@CRC.CA >>



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