- 1. [Towertalk] Aluminum tubing (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Guidry - WA5CHX" <wa5chx@arrl.net (Roland Guidry - WA5CHX)
- Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 21:39:10 -0600
- Trying to construct a full size 75 meter vertical with Aluminum tubing starting from the bottom with 4 inch tubing and tapering up. Does anyone know where I could locate a supplier of this tubing in
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00139.html (7,929 bytes)
- 2. [Towertalk] Aluminum tubing (score: 1)
- Author: RedHaines@centurytel.net (Red)
- Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 09:06:13 -0600
- Capt. Paul Lee, Vertical Antenna Handbook, described using aluminum irrigation tubing. It comes in 30' lengths and, while nowhere near as strong as 6161, it is relatively inexpensive and works well f
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00143.html (9,972 bytes)
- 3. [Towertalk] Aluminum tubing (score: 1)
- Author: w8aef@worldnet.att.net (Paul Playford)
- Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 18:05:54 -0000
- I purchased mine from Rain For Rent in Chandler, AZ. I found them in the Yellow Pages under Irrigation Systems & Equipment. de Paul, W8AEF of
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00147.html (9,020 bytes)
- 4. [Towertalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: bruce@epocs.com (Bruce Miller)
- Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 13:08:52 -0700
- Here's some sources for aluminum tubing: TW Metals, 303-340-1050, Marmon Keystone, 303-296-7473 (Marmon Keystone has warehouses in Houston and Kansas City), and Ryerson has many locations throughout
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00150.html (8,882 bytes)
- 5. [Towertalk] Aluminum tubing (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Guidry - WA5CHX" <wa5chx@arrl.net (Roland Guidry - WA5CHX)
- Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 17:36:19 -0600
- Thanks to all OM's who responded to my inquiry for Aluminum Tubing. I have received so many replies, I will time to investigate the vendors. I believe I have what I need and appreciate the generous r
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00155.html (8,017 bytes)
- 6. [Towertalk] Aluminum tubing (score: 1)
- Author: k4oj@tampabay.rr.com (Jim White, K4OJ)
- Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 21:51:58 -0500
- here in Florida another supplier of aluminum (which I think is semi-nationwide) is Cameron Ashley, formerly Ashley Aluminum beofre being bought out by Cameron Building Products...dunno if they are in
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00160.html (8,911 bytes)
- 7. [Towertalk] Aluminum tubing (score: 1)
- Author: RCARIELLO@si.rr.com (RCARIELLO)
- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 04:21:45 -0000
- Hello to all, As a side note to the aluminum tubing request. Are there any plans available for a free standing vertical element around 70 feet or so. With out guys and strong enough to handle a 120 m
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00162.html (10,416 bytes)
- 8. [Towertalk] Aluminum tubing (score: 1)
- Author: Mark <AA6DX@pacbell.net> (Mark)
- Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 21:23:13 -0800
- Try to find surplus/used street light stanchions .. worky worky! Mark, AA6DX -- Original Message -- From: "RCARIELLO" <RCARIELLO@si.rr.com> To: "Jim White, K4OJ" <k4oj@tampabay.rr.com>; "Roland Guidr
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00163.html (8,620 bytes)
- 9. [Towertalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: Dshmkat@aol.com (Dshmkat@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 10:41:13 EST
- What can you use to get that smooth shinny look on aluminum if you get a piece that has not been through the process? 73, David -- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts -- multipart/alternative te
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00167.html (7,775 bytes)
- 10. [Towertalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 10:56:28 EST
- Shiny schminy - it's oxidation. You can clean off the oxidized layer with an abrasive pad but as soon as it's exposed to oxygen, it'll get a new oxidized layer on it. The only place where you do want
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00168.html (8,251 bytes)
- 11. [Towertalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: stevek@jmr.com (Steve Katz)
- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 08:19:52 -0800
- [Steve Katz] I haven't been following the "tubing" thread, but aluminum only stays shiny if it's been treated with something to stop oxidation. I go to the local anodizing shop (they are everywhere)
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00169.html (8,793 bytes)
- 12. [Towertalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: k6rix@arrl.net (Dino Darling)
- Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 10:08:20 -0800
- Just be sure to cover and/or sand and polish the areas that join! Use Noalox (etc)! Anodizing is an "accelerated oxidation process" that takes care of any future oxidation for you! And as we know, "o
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00171.html (8,716 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] aluminum tubing (score: 1)
- Author: w8cwd@ibm.net (w8cwd@ibm.net)
- Date: Sat, 03 Jul 1999 19:57:58 -0400
- I have used alum irrigation tubing for HF antennas and supports. It comes in 4" and 3" dia. 075 " wall thickness, 40 feet long. It has a flang on 1 end that can be cut off, a 1/2 hole in the center,
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-07/msg00047.html (7,197 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: "Dudley" <kdud1@sanbernardec.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:33:12 -0600
- Hello trying to locate tubing to repair antennas, Called 10 vendors here in the Houston, Tx area and had no luck, Finally called T&W supply in chicago and fell over when they told me .500 /.053 wall
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-10/msg00714.html (7,050 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Gilmer - N2MG" <n2mg@contesting.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 03:34:31 -0800 (PST)
- There are several small-quantity aluminum vendors listed in the Links database on http://www.eham.net/links - just stick "aluminum" in for the search criteria FWIW http://www.onlinemetals.com is a ni
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-10/msg00717.html (7,872 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Klein" <howk2@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 15:14:03 +0000
- Larry, The best source of metal tubing. http://www.metalexpress.net. Howard..K2HK _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireles
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-07/msg00723.html (6,791 bytes)
- 17. Re: [TowerTalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: kb9yku <kb9yku@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 16:31:58 -0500
- yes 2 in 120 in long 1/4 in wall $102.94 plus shipping can ups ship that for me and the 5 k a year i live on i can scrounge in a scrap yard for a wile butt i will say if time is money its a bargain k
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-07/msg00728.html (8,193 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Klein" <howk2@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 00:13:34 +0000
- Mark, After hitting the send key I realized I could (should) have chosen the word excellent instead of best but clearly this is an individual opinion. I have compared their prices to others by search
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-07/msg00730.html (8,978 bytes)
- 19. [TowerTalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 10:36:07 EDT
- As a result of Hurricane Jeanne's visit I have lots of antenna repairs to make. I have been able to make some of the repairs from the aluminum scrap pile. I have found I need more 3/8 inch tubing tha
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-10/msg00026.html (7,155 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TowerTalk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Smar" <ersmar@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 10:43:04 -0400
- Bill: One place to get it (but I can't attest to cheapest) is Texas Towers. I bought a few sticks of munimula a couple of years ago and didn't wince at their prices. 73 de Gene Smar AD3F scrap pile.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-10/msg00027.html (8,244 bytes)
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