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wa2bpe@infoblvd.net writes: > I do not have much acquaintance with the Force 12 products, but am wondering > if the pop rivits shipped > with a new beam are the closed end (sealed) type. This could explain *some* > of the cost differential. > Anyone know for sure?? I don't know the exact nomenclature but the rivets F12 uses are different than the ones you get at the hardware store. As I recall, they are the kind where the mandrel pulls out; on the common ones from the hardware store you just break the mandrel off. I don't know any of the mechanical differences but Tom definitely made a choice to use them and not the common variety. Cheers, Steve K7LXC TOWER TECH -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Force12 Web Site: http://www.force12inc.com To Submit Message to the List: Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe and view the Message Archive: see http://qth.com/force12/list For problems with the list: contact n4zr@qth.com |
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