[TowerTalk] T2X u-bolt

[john at kk9a.com]

It is unlikely that Fastenal or any hardware supplier will have 5/16-18
u-bolts for larger than 3" diameter.  To some degree you can reshape u-bolts
to custom diameters using a vice, I have done this many times however in
this case it would still be hard to find one long enough.  I am not too
familiar with Hy-gain rotators, I quit using them decades ago, but perhaps a
larger diameter u-bolt can be made to work.  The easiest solution is to buy
from a company fabricating u-bolts for Hy-gain rotators like DX Engineerring
.

John KK9A


Steven Lamendola ke4thx wrote:

Have you tried Fastenal? I got all the SS u bolts and other fasteners for
my  Mosley PRO-67B from them.
73
Steve LaMendola KE4THX
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> Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:51:48 +0000
> From: john simmons <jasimmons at pinewooddata.com<mailto:
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> I'm searching for these and not finding any at the usual sources-
> McMaster, MSCDirect, etc. The specs are: 5/16"-18 x 3-1/4" x 4"
> stainless. Any suggestions???
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> -de John NI0K
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