Dubovsky, George wrote:
> Doug,
>
> I'd stop by a local utility truck and ask those guys for help; they
> might know of a utility boneyard.
>
> On the other hand, your basic premise does raise a few issues. One, are
> screw-in steps harmful to the tree? Maybe, maybe not. But two, the idea
> of partially unscrewing anchors periodically, and then trusting them to
> hold your weight is a new idea to me. I know what you're saying - the
> tree is growing radially out - but it might be growing around a larger
>
*Generally* commercially threaded parts have rolled threads. They are
stronger, cheaper, and of a LARGER diameter than the shaft. I have to
emphasize that "generally" though as YMMV between companies and parts.
Roger (K8RI)
> diameter, unthreaded part of the step, so eventually perhaps the step
> threads would be in an oversized "unthreaded" hole. Maybe, perhaps,
> eventually ;-)... I don't think I would do it.
>
> 73,
>
> geo - n4ua
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
>> bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:56 PM
>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Pole steps
>>
>> Does anyone know where I can get half-a-dozen screw-in pole steps at a
>> reasonable price? I use a tree for some of my antenna supports, and
>> climbing to the appropriate place is I had a few of those screw-in
>> pole steps installed.
>>
>> Most attachments to trees are a problem because of growth, but these
>> can be backed out a small amount every now and then to compensate.
>>
>> 73, doug
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