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Old November 20th 08, 08:39 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Michael Coslo Michael Coslo is offline
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Default Shellac, varnish, parrafin wax for wood feedline spacers?

NoSPAM wrote:

One suggestion I have is to look at cheap plastic coathangers. These are
about 1/4 inch in diameter and are not vinyl coated wire hangers. Several
insulators can be cut from a single coathanger. Since you can often buy
these hangers for around $1.00 for ten, a few dollars could provide a good
number of insulators. If you don't like the color, spray paint them with
Krylon or another acrylic paint. White will provide the best ultraviolet
resistance. I would limit my wire size to 16 Gauge or smaller as this
plastic is quite brittle.



good post, Barry

The suggestion of plastic coat hangers is interesting. I think I might
try home brewing with some pink ones! 8^)


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