That was well thought-out, Patrick. More thoughts:
The model name is Super HAWG, model number 1680-20.
See http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/corded/1680-20
It doesn't just provide for a second hand grip; comes with a
second hand grip handle, which I use. I've accidentally hit
the tower's UP limiters and had the drill try to rotate on me.
Just letting go of the drill (and trigger) works for me. I'd rather
have that, than stretch (or break) the tower's wirerope cable.
Also, be aware that, since the chuck and motor output shaft
are RH threaded and secured with a 1/4"-20 LH sockethead
lock screw, it won't supply a lot of CCW torque w/o breaking the
screw. But, it seems stout enough to lower my TX-472.
It's worth finding and keeping a spare lock screw.
vy 73,
Bryan WA7PRC
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Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2014 09:09:04 -0600
From: Patrick NJ5G
To: towertalk reflector
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Drill motor
I do not have the model touted for tower raising (Super Hog)
but it is
reasonable to assume in the progression of hole
Shooter to Hole Hog to
Super Hog that the torque capable of being produced
escalates with
increasing drill motor size. I don't argue against
using the Super Hog
and would use one myself if the situation warranted it
but... be
prepared, it is altogether likely you will not be able to
hand hold it
if the tower jams. The torque will spike and if the
chuck becomes
stationary the drill motor itself will in fact rotate with
or without
your body parts clinging to it. These drills have provision
for a second
hand grip (removable) which you should use. You should think
ahead in
positioning your hands and your body so that if the tower
should jam
causingt the drill itself to rotate you won't be
injured. These tools
are powerful and capable of doing you grievous harm if you
are unwary.
If I were to employ a Super Hog as a tower raising tool
(altogether
reasonable possibility) I would design/build a mechanical
bracing system
to prevent the drill from rotating if the chuck was stopped
by such as
the tower jamming for some reason.
Milwaukee tools have served me well. I don't know that
all Milwaukee
tools are high quality but all the ones I have are. I
have a Sawzall
and the Hole Shooter that I have used a lot which are both
over 30 years
old now. I replaced the power cord on the drill.
It is a twist lock
connector that connects the cord to the drill and is trivial
to change.
My Hole Hog is only10 years old but I expect it to last.
Want a chuckle? I traded a home built Heathkit H-8
computer and monitor
to a tool store owner for the Sawzall, Hole Shooter, and a
worm drive
Skill saw around 1980-82. All these tools are still
working perfectly.
The computer, if working, would at best be a historical
curiosity.
Patrick NJ5G
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