[Antennas] Metalic Reactions?

Sun, 20 Jan 2002 11:21:03 -0800

You did not mention the size of the threaded holes, but if small enough, use
aluminum (total aluminum) pop rivets ... worky worky.  Mark AA6DX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Richardson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Antennas] Metalic Reactions?


> Here is a method I have used many times and works well.
>
> Use an aluminum screw longer than the depth of the hole. Screw it in as
far
> as it will go (bottom it out). Next cut off the remaining portion so that
> about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch remains about the top surface. Get a small
> ball pin hammer and pin the portion of the screw that is above the
surface.
> Use many small blows until the screw portion has expanded good and tight.
> Finally using a file remove any of the screw portion above the surface. If
> done right you can hardly notice it.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Danny, K6MHE
>
>
> At 10:34 AM 1/20/2002 -0600, you wrote:
> > > At 10:00 PM 1/19/2002 -0800, Mr. K. Rudolph, KD7JYK wrote:
> > > >SNIP
> > > >
> > > >I need to fill two holes in aluminum.  The holes are threaded, so I
will
> > > >most likely use a plug or screw of some sort.  This will be exposed
to
> >the
> > > >weather 24/7, in a damp dirty location.  I can protect things in
general
> > > >with a coat of paint, but what can I use that will not react to Al?
Is
> > > >brass and aluminum compatable?
> > > >
> > > >Kurt
>
>
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