[TowerTalk] fiberglass tubing

paul@w8aef.com paul at w8aef.com
Sat Jun 18 12:25:55 EDT 2005


I have several pieces of 1 1/2" id x 1/4" wall and 12" long in my junque 
box.  Will these do you any good?

de Paul, W8AEF

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glenn Rattmann" <k6na at cts.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 2:50 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] fiberglass tubing


> In rebuilding a large antenna, I'm looking for structural fiberglass
> tubing-- 2.5" OD X 2" ID (1/4-in. wall).  This size is manufactured but so
> far I've not found a supplier who has small quantities or remnants.  I 
> only
> need several feet, and the standard piece is 20 ft at about $10/ft.  Any
> tips where to find a small quantity?
>
> I'll buy a full length if necessary and if someone needs some of it, let 
> me
> know.
>
> This material is ideal for insulating 40m elements inside 2.5" clamps.  My
> antenna was up for 20 years, using it.
>
> 73, Glenn K6NA
>
>
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