[TowerTalk] TORQUE on USTowers

[K8RI]

On 6/25/2013 5:32 PM, WK1W Ivan Shapiro wrote:
> I have HDX 589
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> After getting a very very snug fit I double-nut every bolt.
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> I guess one could use lock nuts.
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> Does anyone have any thoughts on locknuts vs. double nuts vs. snug?
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Double nut and lock nuts work well where there is a lot of expansion and 
contraction, or vibration.

Snug works well in static situations


73

Roger (K8RI)

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