[TowerTalk] Aluminum Pipe/Tubing Needed

[Fred Roberts]

Larry-

You might also look to your local RV outfit.  I replaced my awning and
used the old roller (about 20 feet long and 3.5" diameter).  It works
well and was "free" (i.e. all I had to do was buy a new awing).  Maybe
your RV place has replaced some and has the rollers around).

73-
Fred, W6TKV

Larry Burke WI5A wrote:
> 
> Looking for a 12' length of aluminum pipe/tubing 1/4" wall, 1.5" ID / 2" OD,
> to use in a gin pole application. While this can be located outside my
> immediate area, I was hoping someone on the list could provide a lead for a
> local stock in the Houston area. Most of the Yellow Pages sources I have
> tried have come up empty handed. I'd prefer not to have to look through
> every scrap yard in Houston. Any locals out there with some ideas?
> 
> Related question.. Is 1/4" wall overkill for 45G? I will be using the gin
> pole clamp/head from WB0W.  I don't recall the wall thickness on Rohn's gin
> pole design, but seem to think it was not this thick. Maybe 1/8" wall would
> work?
> 
> Larry Burke WI5A
> Friendswood, TX
> 
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