Tower parts source needed?

[scot]

I'm looking for the connection points that are in many of the newer towers. I have seen them, but not sure where they come from? They are welded into the piping and allow portions of the assembly to be removed. Typically they have 2 allen head machine ss screws holding them together and appear to be machine fit pieces.

The better ones are practically invisible when the tower is assembled. Any help on sourcing would be appreciated.

Thanks,

[Bruce]

Try these guys.

http://www.etecmarine.com/index.html

[scot]

Thanks Bruce, definately the closest thing I have found to date. I'll call those guys and see if they have what I'm looking for. Based on their site, they should either have them, or have the ability to build them.

[scot]

Bruce,
They didn't have anything similar to what I'm looking for. The pieces I need allow for mulitple piping angles to be removable. Most of the removable type fittings are male-female pinned. That requires all joints be either vertical or horizonal.

I'm looking for something like this:

[CaptPatrick]

Scot,

I just talked to Bobby Birdsall, (Birdsall Marine West Palm Beach), and he has what you need... He makes them up for his own use and doesn't advertise them, but will fix you up... Ask specifically for Bobby.

Br,

Patrick

[scot]

That's it. Spoke to Bobby, very helpful and will get me a price. Definately a unique piece. He said they were extremely strong and could be used almost anywhere in a tower assembly.

Thanks Pat

[scot]

FYI...also found them at TACO.

[In Memory of Vicroy]

Don't forget the Tef-Gel on those threads.....

UV

[mike ohlstein]

I have them on the four corners of my tower. Very convenient, but they tend to creak. I tried several types of grease, but to no avail. I managed to solve the problem be making a gasket out of a thin sheet of Delrin. Cost about twelve bucks, and worth a lot more.....

http://www.mcmaster.com/#8573k12/=1onbyg

And carry that hex wrench on the boat at all times.