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Subject: Re: Kevlar lehman boom support
From: CapAAVSO@.......
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 10:11:20 EST
In a message dated 11/11/02 2:25:04 AM GMT Standard Time, n0ssy@.........
writes:
>
> << Has anyone tried to us Kevlar cord to support the boom on a Lehman
> Seismometer?
> I have found a source for .025" cord a was wondering how well it might
> work. >>
Kevlar will probably work OK but may not be as good as metal. Music wire
makes a good strong and flexible support wire. At a music store you can buy
the thinnest guitar string which is 0.008" in diameter for less than $2. It
will easily support a 5 pound mass. Secure the ends by clamping between two
washers with a screw.
Have fun,
Cap
In a message dated 11/11/02 2:25:04 AM GMT Standard Time, n0ssy@......... writes:
<< Has anyone tried to us Kevlar cord to support the boom on a Lehman Seismometer?
I have found a source for .025" cord a was wondering how well it might work. >>
Kevlar will probably work OK but may not be as good as metal. Music wire makes a good strong and flexible support wire. At a music store you can buy the thinnest guitar string which is 0.008" in diameter for less than $2. It will easily support a 5 pound mass. Secure the ends by clamping between two washers with a screw.
Have fun,
Cap
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