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Old August 6th 07, 03:25 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default cutting end slots in aluminum tubing


That would be ok as long as the combined width of the slots will allow
the larger tubing to be clamped to the smaller tubing. I have always
just used a hacksaw, and made slots 90° apart, making the slot length
about twice the diameter of the tubing.
73.
Bryan WA7PRC



I was figuring on making only one set of slots, 180 degrees opposite.
This tubing is quite close fitting ( a 9/1000 " difference between inside
and outside diamters ) and will require very little compression of the
slotted end to make a tight fit, I would think.


Ed K7AAT