[TowerTalk] 2 1/4" Galvanized U-bolts?

[pfizenmayer]

Guess what I have is not "pipe" but I have a 20 foot mast I have used for 
about 30 years and it is definitely 2 3/8 OD and has about a 0.280 wall - It 
has been a real pain because NOTHING seems to be available to fit 2 3/8. I 
have modified  U bolts and saddles by filing /grinding away the saddle to 
fit .

I was told this was "oil field drill pipe " and Googling shows exactly that 
dimension is available in several grades . Mine is seamless.

FWIW -- de Hank K7HP





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony" <dxdx at optonline.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 2 1/4" Galvanized U-bolts?


> On 5/13/2011 8:44 PM, Jim Lux wrote:
>>
>> What actual dimensions do you need? There isn't a standard 2 3/8" pipe... 
>> is that the actual OD of the tubing?
> Hello Jim,
>
> The 2 inch u-bolts I have are too small to fit around the leg of my
> tower and the 2 1/2" are larger than I need.  I'm surprised there isn't
> intermediate size between 2 and 2 1/2 inches.
>
> Tony
>
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