Hmm. Crane operators that are used to stacking slip joint monopoles up to 250' would smile at that. Steve K8LX I should also mention that after working with several crane operators, they detest using
Hi, Just thinking out loud. Is it necessary to remove the template? Here's my thought. Assuming it will work, try pushing the template up the bolts with the lower nuts, assuming there are nuts below
Dick, What you just said, I was going to suggest next. If possible test the fit with the bottom section by itself. Howard -- Original Message -- From: "Dick Green" <dick@mailgreen.us> To: "h.duck" <h
<Dick, What you just said, I was going to suggest next. If possible test the fit with the bottom section by itself. Howard <Regardless of what you decide to do, I'd sure want to check the fit of the
When we stack a big self support lattice tower, we usually stick build the bottom section (with a small boom truck) right onto the anchor bolts. On big towers each leg has climbing pegs on the lower
Bottom legs will be a minimum of 2.5 inchs..and solid. Typ 2.5 to 3.0 inches. Pirod is known for its solid legs. Im guessing base is 6-8 ft across, each face..maybe more. Dunno if its in 10 or 20 ft
12 inches sticking above the concrete. Paul did not say how many are used on each corner, probably at least 4. They are not gonna budge, whether a sledge hammer, or hydruaulic jack used...or trying
<When we stack a big self support lattice tower, we usually stick build <the bottom section (with a small boom truck) right onto the anchor <bolts. On big towers each leg has climbing pegs on the low
Please explain why the J bolt fabricator can bend the end of the J bolts into the shape of a "J", but OTOH, the installer cannot put a very slight bend into them. Because they are forged, threaded an
into the shape of a "J", but OTOH, the installer cannot put a very slight bend into them." Good question. They're only called "J-Bolts." In reality, nothing is bent when used on the larger bolts for
Please explain why the J bolt fabricator can bend the end of the J bolts into the shape of a "J", but OTOH, the installer cannot put a very slight bend into them. With 12 inches above the concrete, t
Regardless of what you decide to do, I'd sure want to check the fit of the base before and after any adjustments and before bringing in a crane. Can the base section be disconnected from the rest of
Author: mike repinski via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:42:17 -0400
Very interesting thread. What is the template made of? Regardless of what you decide to do, I'd sure want to check the fit of the base before and after any adjustments and before bringing in a crane.
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