[TowerTalk] RE: [Force 12 Talk] C-3S Boom Rivets

[Keith Dutson]

Thanks to all who have offered a wealth of information on this problem.

The chosen solution is to drill out the rivets and replace with 1/4 by 2 3/4
inch stainless steel bolts and ny-loc nuts.  The rivets are 3/16 inch
aluminum, so the bracket and boom will be drilled out to 1/4 inch.  Thanks
to Mike WA2VUN for this solution.

Keith NM5G



-----Original Message-----
From: Force12Talk-bounces at qth.com [mailto:Force12Talk-bounces at qth.com] On
Behalf Of Keith Dutson
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 2:37 PM
To: Force12Talk
Subject: [Force 12 Talk] C-3S Boom Rivets

The 20 meter reflector on my C-3S is broken.  It happened when the end of
the boom was dropped from about 10 feet, hitting the grassy ground in the
back yard.  A new reflector has been sent by F12 and is awaiting
installation.  The boom mounting bracket is slightly bent but the boom
appears undamaged.  I am thinking it would be best to remove the bracket to
straighten.  What size rivets are used?  They look to be aluminum.  Are they
available at a local hardware store like Lowe's or Home Depot?  Thanks for
any advice.

Keith NM5G


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