: Amsat - BBs
Sent: Tuesday, 23 August, 2011 8:24:38
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fibreglass tube for G5500?
Chris
Haydon Communications stock (or at least did stock) various diameters/lengths.
Howard
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On 23 Aug 2011, at 08:03, Chris Bloy wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Thank you
Chris
Haydon Communications stock (or at least did stock) various diameters/lengths.
Howard
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On 23 Aug 2011, at 08:03, Chris Bloy wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Thank you all very much for your input and as expected the aluminium pole
> isn't an option, so I am going down the route
Hi all,
Thank you all very much for your input and as expected the aluminium pole isn't
an option, so I am going down the route of fibreglass tube with wood insert.
Just need to source a UK company that can supply the tubing! I have contacted
Engineering Composites and will await a price!
All
Chris,
As has been pointed out, an aluminum liner won't work. I have a fiberglass
tube, and found a solid wood rod at a local building supply store. It is a
perfect friction fit. I cut it about 2 inches shorter than the tube,
leaving about an inch space at each end. I stood it on end, and fill
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From: "Chris Bloy"
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Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 11:01 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fibreglass tube for G5500?
> Hi All,
> So, I was wondering, can I get say a 1 ½ fibreglass pole and then slip the
> slightly small aluminium pole inside to give extra strength without
