Les, IMO, the best idea is to attach a u-bolt with a hoist point bracket to the mast and use a come-along inside to the tower top plate, although come-alongs can be too long to fit. The shortest head
When space is at a premium and you don't have to move the load too far, a turnbuckle is the answer. 73 Don VE6JY _______________________________________________ ______________________________________
The used OR-2800 was driving a 3" mast, but I have one driving a 2" without a centering block w/o problems (so far) but a bigger load is going onto the 2" mast shortly. Medium strength Loctite is a g
Grant, Thanks for the video on Nord-Lock. I am impressed with the product. I was surprised that the lock nut option didn't secure better in the tests. I always thought this was the most secure method
Author: Jon Pearl - W4ABC <jonpearl@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 18:01:27 -0400
I think this is a great idea, Grant. Would you agree, though, that a second Nord-Lock washer would be appropriate underneath the spacer, as well? There are numerous 'fixes' including the use of safet
Very interesting Grant. Thanks. The 1/4" bolt sits on a split lock washer on top of a 1/2 tall spacer which rests on the drive plate. The centering block is a later style that has a recess that sits