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Brad_K 
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 Topic: Tower BuildingPosted: November-23-2005 at 3:52pm |
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have a look at www.diytower.com for some good tips
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bkhallpass
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Posted: November-23-2005 at 3:27pm |
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Jon,
The guy's name was Jason and he was from Kansas. He started a couple of threads with lots of photos. One of them was called "Building a Tower Part 2." I couldn't find the other, don't have time right now. The threads were quite long, because the old schoolers took it on a threadjack about the relative merits of stereos in boats. Anyway, he did a pretty good job, and he's in the same state. Perhaps you can get some info from him. BKH |
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abolton
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Posted: November-23-2005 at 2:06pm |
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Chrome Molly tube is the way to go for us do-it-yourselfer's. Its light Wt. less money than alum/stainless, easy to weld. I am building one for my 78SN summer 06. Cut,cope,weld,coat,done.
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bkhallpass
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Posted: November-23-2005 at 9:21am |
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I believe it's a matter of weight vs. strength,
and durability. Just about every production tower is aluminum, so I'd think they are on to something. Don't see why steel wouldn't work, but I suspect Aluminum will be better. ICBW. BKH |
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jon4pres
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Posted: November-23-2005 at 9:11am |
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What do you guys think about using steel and having it powdercoated. All of the Professional companies use aluminum or stainless steel. I really dont see any reason why it wouldnt work but what do you guys think
Thanks in advance Jon |
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