[TowerTalk] Small mast design - comments?

[jimlux]

On 11/12/20 2:31 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> Wow, are those bolts small!
> 
> John KK9A
> 


yes - if you've got 1 1/2" and 2" tubes, you could use a 3/8" bolt with 
no problem.

I'd actually use a quick pin with a captive cotter - like you see on 
trailer hitches.  No fumbling around with nuts and washers.

https://www.grainger.com/product/BUYERS-PRODUCTS-Safety-Pin-426V29


> Ross Tucker wrote:
> 
> The upper section of mast is 12' of 6061 aluminum, 1-1/2" diameter, 1/8"
> wall thickness. _IF_ by some miracle, it happens to telescope, that's
> great, but my assumption is that I will bolt this side-by-side to the lower
> mast at three places, using #6 SS bolts (4" long). Just below each antenna,
> we will attach guys running forward and back along the RV.
> 
> Am I missing anything important?
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