I would buy the larger turnbuckles. The ones I have seen for sale at retailers
are all stamped made in China.
I have never seen a broken turnbuckle.
73, Keith NM5G
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Byron
Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2017 11:53 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Turnbuckle Manufacturer
Hello-
Possibly someone here that has worked around towers for a good while may
have knowledge of the manufacturer of a certain type turnbuckle. I have seen
these before in some old-timers stuff but never knew who made them.
These particular ones are ¾” x 18” and have the large circular eyes like the
Chicago ones. The bodies are different than most other ones in that they have
rods (approx. 3/8” or so OD rods) for the side members rather than rectangular
sides. They appear to be of good quality and have a good thread fit (not
sloppy) with good centering. The only marking that I can find is a small “3/4”
stamped on one end of body.
The reason I ask is that I am considering using these on a tower project
(140’ 45G) with mixed ¼” and 5/16” guy wire. I realize 5/8” turnbuckles would
be specified but I have an opportunity to pick up enough of these NOS ¾” ones
to fulfill my needs. I am a little concerned in using something that I do not
know the manufacturer or origin.
Thanks,
Byron W5FH
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
|