Wayne Sarosi wrote in a message to All:
 WS> SUBJECT: ELEMENT MOUNTING FOR VHF BEAMS
 WS> By using 1.25 inch aluminum channel I was able to notch the channel
 WS> and mount it over the elements. With the screws for the elements 
 WS> passing through the channel and through the elements I was able to 
Wayne,
   If I have the correct mental picture of this, the bolts that you use to 
attach the channel (upside down) to the top of the boom, go through the 
channel, the element AND the boom - correct ???
   If this is the case and as the holes for said bolts are vertical it should 
have MUCH! less weakening effect when 'end to end' (rather center to end) 
droop is considered, than if the holes were to be drilled horizontally 
through the boom for the elements, weakening the structure at those points.
   My question is, what would you recommend for a max dia for the bolts that 
pass through the channel/elements/boom (boom dia = ???) ?!  
What size/grade/alloy bolts did YOU (would you) use to be the most 
efficient/reliable/lasting ?  What other fastener hardware would you 
recommend (ie lock washers, etc) ?
Sincerely,
           Bruce 
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