[TowerTalk] Keeping The Mast From Turning (rotating) ??

[Jim Lux]

If you don't need accurate positioning to a fraction of a degree, I would
try wrapping some rope around the mast using a stack of turns with some
clove hitches, then tie the rope off to the tower leg.  The rope will
stretch a bit from wind loads, but it has the advantage of having a bit of
"give".
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Rhodes" <weightdn at adelphia.net>
To: "Tower Talk Reflector" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Keeping The Mast From Turning (rotating) ??


> Darrell,
>   Hmmm...  Interesting thought...  Not sure the hardware count is reduced
> and the part would be bigger but definitely food for thought. Had not
> thought about trying to use any of the 'in-place' hardware (other than the
> mast and tower itself) as part of the solution. Definitely something to
look
> at. Thanks.
>
> Mike / W8DN
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Darrell Wright" <kf8kt at comcast.net>
> To: "Mike Rhodes" <weightdn at adelphia.net>
> Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 5:11 PM
> Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Keeping The Mast From Turning (rotating) ??
>
>
> > Hi Mike,
> >
> > I just had a brain storm, yes that is what all the racket was.  Why not
> use
> > a lower mast support for a rotor as a stationary support, it should mate
> up
> > to most any rotor plate.  Let me know if it works.
> >
> > Darrell KF8KT
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> > [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Mike Rhodes
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 4:58 PM
> > To: Tower Talk Reflector
> > Subject: [TowerTalk] Keeping The Mast From Turning (rotating) ??
> >
> >
> > Think it has been discussed here before but can't seem to find the
info...
> >
> > Anyhow, just wondering if anyone has come up with a better/easier way to
> > lock the mast when the rotor is not installed. Talking about keeping it
> from
> > freewheeling, not vertical positioning. Already made the mast collars
> > discussed in a previous thread. The piece of steel and a hand full of
> > muffler clamps, nuts, washers, etc., is a real pain, especially when
half
> > the hardware ends up on the ground. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Tnx & 73 de
> > Mike / W8DN
> >
> >
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