[Antennas] Pulley source

[Mark]

Another item that cam be used ... go to your local feed store (amninal
type..HI) and check out the section where they have the halters, reins,
bits, ropes, etc.... those chrome rings work great ... better than pulleys
... depending on what you are pulling!   Used them for many years.  Had a
couple of pulleys in my antenna box, and put them up on top of my masts
about ten years ago ... wish had taken the 20 minutes to go buy the rings!
73  --- Mark  AA6DX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris BONDE" <ve7hcb@rac.ca>
To: "James R. Duffey" <jamesd1@flash.net>
Cc: <Antennas@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Antennas] Pulley source


> When you are using the drop insulators instead of pulleys, you use only
> one, n'est pas?
> We had a window awning installed a couple of years ago, sure keeps the
heat
> out in the summer.  The rope system goes through ceramic rings, great
idea.
> Inside diameter about 5/8", outside about 7/8".  Have not been able to
find
> a source but the insulators look great also.
>
> Chris opr VE7HCB
>
>
> At 07:43 PM 2002-03-03 +0000, James R. Duffey wrote:
> >Dennis - I use electrical drop insulators instead of pulleys. These are
the
> >ceramic insulators you see on the sides of buildings where the Electrical
> >drop line is brought in from the street. They usually have a substantial
lag
> >screw attached.
> >
> >The halyard slides easily through the hole. There is no wheel or sheave
for
> >the rope to get stuck between. They cost about $2.00 at your favorite
home
> >builder supply store, Home Depot, Lowe's, or local hardware store. I have
> >used them for over 20 years with no problems.
> >
> >ALways erect two pulleys and halyards so you have a back up. Cheap
insurance
> >in case something happens. - Dr. Megacycle KK6MC/5
> >--
> >James R. Duffey KK6MC/5
> >Cedar Crest, NM   DM65