But if you fill it with the wood dowels, they stay relatively straight and also won't get crushed by the antenna U-bolts.
73, Ken N2WWD On Feb 24, 2011, at 12:07 PM, "Bob Bruninga" <bruni...@usna.edu> wrote: >> PVC is NOT a structural material.... > > And no matter how you disguise it with paint or whatever, it still looks > like an ugly piece of PVC because they are always naturally curved, limp and > bent. Bob, WB4APR > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb