very good Ray,
I like the addition of the 3/4' angle stubs on the ends to keep from slipping
off, good idea
Bob
K6UJ
On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:27 PM, Ray Benny wrote:
> I do about the same but welded a 1/8", 6 "X 4" flat steel plate to the
> middle of the mast side of the angle stock. I mark the center of the
> angle/plate then drill holes about 4 inches vertical apart for the standard
> 2" pipe/muffler clamps (w/saddles). I also weld a small piece of 3/4" angle
> to the ends to keep from slipping off.
>
> I smooth off all angles and sharp edges and paint with cold galvanize. With
> 4 - 5 inches of spacing between clamps there is no movement of the step at
> all.
>
> Putting that non-slip sandpaper type material on the step, as mentioned by
> VE7RF, sounds good!
>
> Ray.
> N6VR
>
> On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM, Bob K6UJ <k6uj@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
>> I made my mast steps from angle iron also. I used 1" x 1" x 1/8"
>> galvanized angle attached to the mast with 2" heavy duty muffler clamps
>> using 3/8 x 24 NC, SAE grade 5 u-bolts.
>> I sprayed the muffler clamps and ubolts with cold galvanizing spray. The
>> steps are very solid and stable. The muffler clamps grip the mast very
>> well and prevent any movement
>> by the angle when stepped on. I am anal about safety and to insure the
>> ubolts weren't over stressed when tightened the nuts were tightened with a
>> torque wrench
>> to 30 foot pounds, the recommended torque for these bolts.
>>
>> 73,
>> Bob
>> K6UJ
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 18, 2011, at 10:21 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
>>
>>> Steve and I made some up with angle iron purchased at the local Ace
>> Hardware and big U-bolts. My mast is 2-7/8 tho
>>>
>>> Dick, K6KR
>>>
>>> On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:48, "Chuck" <w5pr@swbell.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> W9IIX no longer makes mast steps. I used to have a listing of someone
>> who makes aluminum mast steps, but I can't find it. I need about 4 steps
>> for a 2' mast. Does not have to be aluminum. Any ideas of where I can get
>> them?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Chuck W5PR
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