[TowerTalk] Crank-up Tower Lube

[John Holmes]

Bob,
What did you find as the best method of applying the beeswax? I have a block
of hardened beeswax but it's a real pain to apply, even after I soften some
of it as it re-hardens very quickly.

Thanks.

John W9ILY


> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:58:22 -0700
> From: Bob K6UJ <k6uj at pacbell.net>
> To: "TOWERTALK at contesting.com reflector" <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crank-up Tower Lube
> 
> The discussion is about the friction between the tower sections as it is
> extended or retracted,  not about lubing the cables.
> I have a local honey supplier here in Napa Valley and I get beeswax from
> them.  The beeswax works well to mitigate the squeaking and popping as the
> tower moves up or down.
> I have tried silicone spray and it was only temporarily effective.  The
beeswax
> I apply twice a year and all is well.  I agree with the earlier comment
about
> not using oil or grease that attracts dust and dirt.
> 
> Bob
> K6UJ