[TowerTalk] HDBX48 tiltover base info

Kim Elmore cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net
Wed Jun 30 18:51:15 EDT 2021


I measured mine with a ruler (not a caliper or micrometer) and they look 
to be right at 3/8".

Kim N5OP

On 6/30/2021 1:14 PM, John Simmons wrote:
> I obtained a used HDBX48 with the tiltover base consisting of tubing 
> and u-shaped pieces to attach to 1" threaded rod. However I'm missing 
> the u-shaped pieces. The Rohn drawing I have doesn't specify the 
> thickness of the u-shaped pieces. Does anyone have a drawing or actual 
> base to find the thickness of the material the u-shaped piece is made 
> from? Looking at the drawing I'm thinking the piece is the same 
> thickness as the square plate at the bottom of the threaded rod, which 
> is 3/8". If so I can weld up what I need from flat stock.
>
> 73,
> -de John NI0K
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