[nrv-hams] Suggested Tools to bring on Saturday Morning

[Carter Craigie]

Hi NRV ARC Members,
This message is intended for club members who plan to build Moxon 2M antennas THIS Saturday morning ((March 2) at the Dublin Firehouse, starting about 9:15 AM. This is the same place where last year we all made the Band Pass Filters we used at Field Day with so much success.

Donnie has made a preliminary list of tools we should bring. Please make sure you know what YOUR tools look like, so we can get them back to you, if they somehow don't go home with you!

Here's the list, so far needed to do the project, and I pick up from this morning's email from Donnie:
> 
> A much better solution occurred to me and it is MUCH simpler than the
> original design.  It should be very buildable and I will make one this
> evening.  The new method uses G-10 perf board instead of the wood
> dowel that is complicated to do.  I think I have enough of the new
> material for everybody, but will verify that ASAP.  In doing this, the
> PCB boom has to have another hole or two, but the location is not too
> critical.  That reminds me.  I have a drill guide coming that I have
> not received yet.  I had better check.
> 
> The new construction eliminates some things, but the list of tools and
> materials tha twe need is still sizable:
> 
> Tools:
> A.    Vise w/padded jaws (vacuum vise recommended)
> B.    Tubing cutter, for cutting elements
> C.    Hacksaw, for cutting PCB pipe
> D.    Flat files for trimming of aluminum and PVC
> E.    Screw drivers, flat and Phillips, various sizes
> F.    Meter or yard stick for ACCURATE measurements
> G.    Fine point markers for marking aluminum and PVC
> H.    Pliers:  slip-joint, needle nose, and hemostats
> I.    Sand paper for smoothing metal and PVC, fine grit
> J.    Paper strips for accurately marking PVC tubing cut lines
> K.    Calipers for accurate measuring (vernier, dial, or digital)
> L.    Knives and wire strippers for trimming coax
> M.    Soldering iron & rosin core solder
> N.    Crimpers for crimp terminals
> O.    Heat shrink tubing, about 2-in diameter
> P.    Heat gun
> 
> Chemicals and consumables:
> A.    Penetrox, Oxgard, Alumox, or other oxidation inhibitor
> B.    Coax-seal to weatherproof the coaxial connections
> 
> I have the aluminum and PVC for making the antennas and a couple of
> jigs to make accurate bends.  What I do not have at the moment are
> terminals for attaching coax, S.S. lock washers, and S.S. or brass
> hardware for the electrical connections. We also need some 3/16" I.D.
> rigid plastic tubing that I hope to find this afternoon.
> 
> Believe it or not, this is simpler than it was previously!
> 73,
> Donnie, AB4I

So, if you can figure out from Donnie's email... here are most of the tools we will need!!!

I am looking forward to this antenna-building project!
73,
Carter N3AO