[TowerTalk] 40m-4 klm

[Don Havlicek]

The reinforcement is at the _middle_ of the boom [at the boom-to-mast 
bracket] where there are NO swaged joints, NOT at the joints present 
along the boom.
Don
N8DE

Rauh, Michael J (Mike) wrote:
> Ages ago, K4ISV recommended reinforcing the boom of the KLM 40M4 by
> inserting a smaller diameter tube inside the boom.  Has anyone done this?
> My 40M4 has swaged boom joints.  If I make the insert small enough diameter
> to pass through the joints, the tube will not be in contact with the inside
> of the boom, except at the joints.  Will this strengthen or stiffen the
> boom?
> 
> Mike Rauh NV7X
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