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| Reviews Summary for DX Engineering U-Bolt Saddle Clamps |
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Reviews: 6
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $3.99+
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Description: These Saddle Clamps are made in sizes that fit thick wall tubing, used in antenna construction not like clamps found at your typical automotive sources. The supplied U-bolt is long enough to attach tubing to thick plates and is made with anti-corrosive properties and will grip securely to the tubing.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.dxengineering.com/Sections.asp?ID=1&DeptID=21#Top
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VE7RF
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 3, 2012 06:16
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Best U-bolt saddle clamp made..period.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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ALL my F-12 "muffler clamps" rusted out !
OK, that's it for me. Ever fought with rusted out hardware? For folks who are paying somebody to do their ant work, the amount of time wasted cutting off rusted U bolts will cost you a bundle. The kicker is... IF you install MORE junk plane steel "muffler clamps"...they too will rust out pretty quick, so what are you going to do now, replace with a 3rd set of junk clamps ?
These DX eng SS U bolt saddle clamps are the real ticket. They have the all important EXTRA LONG threads on them ! They easily can be used on 3/8" thick plates. I use my own version of the infamous F-12 double plate scheme fro mounting a boom to a mast. I use these dx eng U bolt saddle clamps to mount the boom to the Horizontal plate [ and dx eng SUPER duty saddle clamps for the vertical plate, see my other review].
All the rusted out F-12 muffler clamps used to mount the various yagi els to the booms were replaced with the correct size SS dx eng U-bolt saddle clamps. Make sure "marine grade never seize" is used on the threads. Marine grade never seize is made by the loctite company.
later... Jim VE7RF
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K8JHR
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 16, 2011 18:38
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Fabulous
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used these on several home made antenna projects. Just fabulous and work exactly as intended. Worth the money for sure.
--------- James - K8JHR ----------
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WB5ZDP
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 19, 2007 09:46
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Worth It.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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At first, they seemed kind of expensive. But next time you’re hanging by your climbing belt at 80 feet, and twist off some rusted, cheap, big-box-store u-bolt, then the DX Engineering version suddenly seem quite reasonable. I have them on all of my antennas now.
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K2PH
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 4, 2007 11:10
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Imossible to find elsewhere !
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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These clamps are great, and impossible to find in the "big box" stores. Stainless is of course, the way to go, just remember to order some "never-seize" compound to use with it.
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K5UO
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 4, 2006 18:33
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Excellente'
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Very glad something is available like this w/o going to muffler-type clamps that rust. 100% hold on whatever you are clamping. Have used them on antennas and mast pipes.
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N6CY
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 16, 2005 19:14
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Great replacements
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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My yagis have gone through many moves each. The mast/boom and boom/element plates coupled with these u-bolts have been perfect replacements for parts losts or worn. Well packaged, all parts intact. I never worry about the quality of the product. Simply exceptional.
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