> In fear of breaking my mast clamps, I'm hesitant on really torquing the
> bolts on the clamp. The result is that the mast is continually
> slipping. I heard of folks using some type of rubber...belt...something
> to help the clamp grab the mast.
> What type of rubber do you use if any to help hold the mast?
> 73/Greg
> K9IG
A while back someone shared about using belt material from farm equipment,
perhaps a thresher or something. He noted that the stuff is designed for
high stress outdoor use and that he always uses it. You might ask around a
farm equipment repair/supply shop and see what they suggest.
73, DavidC AA1FA
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