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Subject: [TowerTalk] Screws used in Element Construction
From: Garry via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Reply-to: Garry <g.drummond@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 9 May 2019 01:08:24 +0000 (UTC)
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Greetings all,
I am rebuilding a 17 meter beam I built about 35 years ago. At the time I used 
slots and hose clamps where fastening element sections together but this time I 
am going to use sheet metal screws. My tubing sizes will taper from 1.125" down 
to .625" in 5 sections per side. 
I can't find any information on what size screws to use unless I'm just looking 
over it. I have seen a recommendation to use hex head screws rather than 
typical flat blade or phillips head due to possible damage to the screw head 
but nothing on screw size. I also wonder if self tapping would be a better 
option than standard sheet metal type. 
Any thoughts will be most appreciated.
Thanks & 73,Garry - K4OR
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