What you will need.

     Firstly, build a prototype that is adjustable in as many dimensions as possible, that means clamp it together rather than using bolts, this means you are not locked into one configuration, if it doesn't work, it's easy to fix. You just can't have to many clamps, all sizes and types. Non conductive plastic clamps are very useful at times.

      If a clamp is not practical, then tape will often do, around here the cockatoos like to eat it better than my expensive coax, which is fine by me!

     A nice big, flat work area is good to have, but it's amazing how handy a flat piece of ground can be.

   Good quality stainless steel hose clamps, poor quality ones are worse than useless. Use stainless steel fittings wherever possible.

    A battery operated drill is almost essential, and a spare battery.     Safety glasses to protect your eyes!

       Stainless steel wool, stainless steel brush.   

            Did I mention that you will need a few clamps?

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Tips for building Antennas

If you run out of clamps.....

Use a Parrot, they come in all shapes and sizes, and are non conductive....mostly.

These small clips make it easy to move the feedpoint around so you can find the best match.

Only then should you drill and bolt the feedline on.

This is a wild bird that comes around sometimes for a feed.

Using clips to attach the analyser to the feedpoint was not a good idea, it fell off, but survived. note the soldered adapter, unsoldered it wouldn't work consistently.

PVC conduit is very good for supporting various parts of many different antenna types.

Flat aluminium bar is the easiest material to make an antenna with as it is easy to bend and if 3 mm or more thick, is strong enough for most applications at VHF and UHF.