[Antennas] Fasteners

Mark Mark <[email protected]>
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 18:17:57 -0700


Air powered cut-off tool way to go for nasty tower bolts / nuts ..  . NOT
torch!  Trust me on this one!  Mark  6dx


 Almost every tower
> > will
> > eventually need to come down.  It's easier to unscrew a bolt than
> > cut it
> > with a torch!
> > -------------------------
> > Stainless steel:
> >     IS NOT rust proof, just very rust resistant
> >     Can very in strength and quality
> >     Can gall - you may need to use some sort of anti-electrolysis
> >         compound, especially if within 20 miles of salt water.
> >     Is usually not as strong as similar grade carbon steel bolts
> >     Imported bolts & nuts are frequently mis-labeled as to grade
> >     Same is true of units of unknown origin
> >     Lowes and Home Depot stress price!  Read what you will into that
> > -------------------------
> > 73
> > Frank