>In a message dated 99-09-06 17:49:54 EDT, clewis@ro.com writes:
>
>> But, Steve, Yaesu's instructions are very explicit in telling us to pin with
>> the bolt provided!
[...]
> Okay, okay - I'll concede the point.
>
> The original poster asked about *his* situation. I stand by my advice to
>'not pin' since he's dealing with 4130 which will be a bear to drill. It's
>more of a practical consideration to me. I guess with the Yaesu
>'prone-to-break' clamps, they're just ensuring that the mast won't slip
>inside the clamps.
Just as another data point, M2 specifically directs you NOT to pin the
mast to their Orion 2800 rotors. If you do, it will void your warranty.
Actually, I'm glad they said that because I didn't want to try to drill
my 4130 anyway! :)
73, Dick
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