[TowerTalk] fiberglass tubing

Jim Lux jimlux at earthlink.net
Sat Jun 18 23:28:45 EDT 2005


At 07:50 AM 6/18/2005, Glenn Rattmann wrote:
>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


Call the folks selling the stuff and ask who they've sold it to recently, 
then call them and see if they have scraps. 



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