[bars] metal fabrication

[TimC]

Thanks, Art!

On 27-Nov-23 10:42, apizer at comcast.net wrote:
>
> I don’t know if this will work, but for raw materials there is Admiral 
> Metals in Woburn.  For fab there is Martell Welding in Tewksbury 
> (Woburn Street near Billerica Lowell).  I have bought from Admiral,  
> not used Martell but there was a local ham who worked there that has 
> since moved away.
>
> -Art NF1A
>
> *From:* bars <bars-bounces at w1hh.org> *On Behalf Of *TimC
> *Sent:* Monday, November 27, 2023 10:15 AM
> *To:* bars at w1hh.org
> *Subject:* [bars] metal fabrication
>
> I'd like to move my VHF antennas off my deck and since a 'real tower' 
> is off the table I'm going with a roof mounted system.  What I have in 
> mind is too much for a simple tripod style mount so the next step up 
> is a 'roof tower'.  I've seen several glowing reviews for a design 
> from Glen Martin but I'm not able to find those available online 
> anywhere.  I did find a similar design by W8IO but he also is no 
> longer offering it for sale.  He does, however, provide a detailed 
> construction guide!
>
> I am certainly capable of assembling the thing but I lack the tools to 
> fabricate the parts.  Does anyone know of a local metal shop that 
> would be willing to take on such a small project?
>
> 73 & Thanks!
>
> Tim - K1DC
>
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