[TowerTalk] Force 12 Antenna Disassembly

[Pat Barthelow]

Hello Tommy,

I recently dismantled a C31XR and found it easy.  It really helps to have a 
drill press acessory to a hand drill, (or a real drill press) and a vee 
shaped cradle for the tubing, to accurately drill out the rivets.  I used an 
1/8" bit...Goes quick that way, and you make precsion holes.

73, DX, de Pat Barthelow  AA6EG
(831) 646-0388    aa6eg at hotmail.com

From: <Berggrent at aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 9:04 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Force 12 Antenna Disassembly

I am going to take a Force 12 antenna apart.  To remove the rivets, do I 
just
use an 1/8 inch drill bit or should I start with a smaller bit first? What 
helpful hints have you so that I don't screw up the aluminum holes or make
it  difficult for the next guy to put things together?  Many thanks.  73 
Tommy
WE7K