Chuck, The McMaster-Carr item 29605T4 is pretty close to what you want, and is 316 stainless. If you need something with a deeper throat, consider making your own U-bolt with stainless steel rod bent to shape, with the ends threaded. I do not recommend using threaded rod, also known as "all thread", since it is much weaker in the throat area than a U-bolt.
Rather than looking for a U-bolt by itself, is it possible that Tessco or the other suppliers have an adapter, mounting plate, or fixture that will serve your purpose? It will help to describe what you are trying to do. I once needed an oddball mount for a side brace on a tower, and I spent a lot of time trying to design it myself. I later found that Tessco already offered a fixture that was perfect for the job. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 6:55 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Hardware For this particular application I was looking for: Stainless u-bolt Pipe size 1.25" (1.75" OD) 5/16" thread size Minimum 3.25" length I just looked at Tessco and didn't find any stainless. There were some hot-dipped, but haven't checked sizes yet. Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Lemmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:wb6fly%40verizon.net> > To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 9:49 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Hardware > Chuck, > > I buy all of my antenna-mounting hardware from either Tessco or > McMaster-Carr, and I'm seldom disappointed. What, exactly, do you want? > > 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey > Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 5:51 AM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Hardware > > Whenever I install a repeater antenna or station antenna, I strive to use > good hardware. Preferably stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized. Every > time > I try to purchase locally, I can never find the same size I used > previously. > > Does anyone have a GOOD source for stainless and hot-dipped U-Bolts and > other hardware? > > I've looked at Grainger and McMaster-Carr, but they seem to be lacking. > Last > > night I spent over an hour on Google without finding what I wanted. > > Chuck > WB2EDV > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
