Well when I saw the Shorty antenna I thought I could make that ,so I did.Its aluminium ,18mm in diameter at the base tapering 20mm up to 10mm in diameter by 100mm in length.I used a m8 brass threaded rod to mount to the base to the car(note;the antenna mount on the car is a m7x1 metric thread,but I have a lathe so that was easy).I might rubber coat it in black or polish and clear coat it,I'm not to sure yet what I'm going to do.Here is a link to picture. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2259170/5

 

It's easy when your a tool man. fing02.gif

 

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Yup toolmaker by trade how did you know!Took me about a half hour to do!I have to say it does look pretty nifty and no noticable radio loss.

 

Nice job. Looks good fing02.gif

 

Looks really good man! Only thing now is to change the color smile.gif

 

i wish i could see it, im at school and cardomain is blocked...

u should get some "plasti dip" in clear or black (just google it)

i hope to someday have a machining job... only in school for now but i know cnc programming, can use lathes, mills, sandblast and weld cool.gif

 

^^ hopefully this works for you.

 

Because I used to work at 3 different tool & die shops wink1.gif

I will show you what I made last week, my old man owns those shops so I have access to them.

 

Looks really good, since your so crafty you should make me one!!! joke.gif