[TowerTalk] Bending, Not Breaking Aluminum Tubing

[David J Windisch]

If it's a short length, *stuff* the tube tight with lengths of *greased*
wire so it holds shape while the bend is applied.  Or use a suitably-sized
piece of greased crane cable.   Bend slowly.
73, Dave, N3HE

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Lux" <jimlux at earthlink.net>
To: "Tuva Traveler" <tuvaorbust at hotmail.com>; <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Bending, Not Breaking Aluminum Tubing


> > Someone drive their car over the KT 34XA a while back and bent some of
the
> > thicker elements.  (Near center of driven element, abt SNIP