[TowerTalk] [SPAM] Re: Recommendation for mast on bottom mount rotator

[Bill Turner]

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On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 16:07:21 -0000, "Don Moman VE6JY" <ve6jy at 3web.com>
 wrote:

>For your application I'd use 1.5 IPS Sked 40 water pipe (1.9" OD) with
>the 4 bolt flanges (usually weld on) to couple them.  Drilling/pinning
>is a potential problem area for wear in the years down the road. 

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Good idea about the flanges. The flanges could be welded to the pipe
but bolted to each other. That way you'd have the security of welds
and yet be able to disassemble when needed.

Thanks!!

Bill, W6WRT