[TowerTalk] Bearings for a 2-3" mast

[Patrick]

In general, water pipes are a poor choice for mast material. Depending 
on the forces involved, water pipes may survive but they are the source 
of much agony for numerous users.

Patrick        NJ5G


On 10/28/2018 10:44 AM, Benedikt Sveinsson wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I'm looking to build a "short" 12m high rotatable mast to support 20m / 15m yagi
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> I have a snail drive gear motor on the bottom (heavy duty), have yet to source the mast, available are 2  - 3" galvanized water pipes (heavy duty)
> (I can build stuff, weld etc ...so I can make this heavy duty)
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> I plan to guy the mast on two levels, the question is what types of bearins to use, and where I could buy them.
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> Any help would be great - this must be heavy duty as I live in a windy country.
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> 73, Benni TF3T
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