[TowerTalk] Aluminum nesting crank-up pole

[RCM]

Walmart, Gander Mountain, Gun store...50 cal or 12 ga on down, "wire 
brush on a string".


John D'Ausilio wrote:
> I've had this surplus pole for about 20 years, I believe it was
> originally for an Army lighting systgem. I'm refurbishing it prior to
> installing it on the Intergalactic Roving Battle Jitney for the
> september VHF test.
> 
> I've disassembled it and cleaned it up, but I can't come up with a way
> to clean the insides of the tubes (especially the smaller ones. Lots
> of gunk in there that needs to come out for it to run smoothly ..
> 
> Other question is whats the proper lubricant to use? I think the
> bottom bearing is steel against aluminum and the top is
> aluminum/aluminum. Lithium grease?
> 
> tnx de w1rt/john
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