[ARC5] Brass Tubing

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Hi, Wayne!
 

 Similar to your idea for reinforcing the tubing, I was mulling over Dennis' (AE6C) idea of wedging a bit of plastic dowel into the mouth of the collar with a central hole to support the tubing. Held at one end by the spline, supported near the knob by the dowel, it seems like the tubing might be a bit more robust. But there is an experimental question of how tight to make the fit through the dowel for good support but no objectionable friction in tuning.

Wayne
WB4OGM


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Eleazer <releazer at earthlink.net>
To: arc5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tue, Aug 26, 2014 5:39 pm
Subject: [ARC5] Brass Tubing


Here is an idea that may improve yours, Ken:

Take a piece of the 1/4 in brass tubing, slot it as you describe, and slide it 
over the ARC-5 spline..

Then take a short piece of the 9/16 tubing and slide it down over the 1/4 inch 
tubing to act as a locking collar as well as a reinforcement.  Solder it in 
place on the 1/4 inch tubing if you wish.

Wayne    
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