[TowerTalk] Lexan

[JC Smith]

TAP Plastics has a scrap bin where I get my insulator material.  They sell
it by the pound (cheap) and usually have a good selection of materials,
sizes and thicknesses.  I've found scraps up to an inch thick.

73 - JC, K0HPS



-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Ed Stallman
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 7:37 PM
To: 6mEME at yahoogroups.com; towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Lexan

 I'm building a 6 meter yagi and I'm insulating the elements from the boom.
my plans are to use a U bolt with saddle around the boom, then use lexan
fastened to the saddle with the 1/2 inch element then fastened to the
lexan. The question I have is who is a good source for lexan? I did a
search on MCMASTER-CARR web page http://www.mcmaster.com/ for lexan and I
found POLYCARBONATE Sheets 1/4 inch thick PN 85805 K28
Will this be strong enough? will it hold up under UV ? They have other to
choose from, so is their a better choice?

Tnx for ur help Ed N5BLZ
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