Re: [TowerTalk] Tower ID Help and any suggestions...

[Don Havlicek <n8de@thepoint.net>]

Dave Cole wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have just obtained a 21 foot(collapsed) crank up Mast of the Tri-Ex Sky
> Needle type tower.  I have not had it fully extended as of yet, and am
> looking for two things if possible...
>
> 1.  How can I ID the tower and maker?
>         a.  21 feet 6 inches collapsed
>         b.  Crankup by hand wench

Wish I had one of those!   Wench, that is!


>         c.  Single bolt hole in bottom to allow it to pivot over.
>         d.  Base is a flat plate with two stubs coming out of it.  The mast sits
> inside that.
>         e.  Not alight by any means...
>         f.  Old owner said it was around 35 feet tall when fully extended.
>         G.  Around 20 or 25 years old
>         H.  Galv steel construction
>         I. Photos at http://www.nk7z.net/tower (only one so far as it is raining
> like mad)
>
> 2.  Any suggestions on what steps should be taken to referb it before
> erection?
>
> It looks to be in very good shape, and it came with a beam...  Any help
> would be appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
> NK7Z
>
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> its prisoners
>
>
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