I bought 2 hinges from Lowes ... they're for a fence - they JUST fit my R55
tower ... I was going to use 2 of them spaced about 6" apart with a solid
1/2" stainless rod going between them through the hinge pin holes, possible
a bronze flanged bushing with washers welded on to the rod do so it stays in
place .... then weld a piece of 3' x 1/4" either flat or 1x1 angle stainless
as the arm ... put it on the leg that is looking towards your mid-point
direction ... so for me I'm going to have North as the mid-point - so I will
mount it to that leg pointed north ... that way as it moves ±180 degrees it
will only move 'backwards' (closer to the tower) by about 1 1/2' ...
if you wouldn't mind if you get pictures please forward them on to me as
well ...
Gary
K9RX (at ARRL dot net)
[building 148' R55 K0XG tower]
-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Lovewell
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 7:46 AM
To: TowerTalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Swinging gate for rotating tower
I'm wrapping up my rotating tower project and need to complete the swinging
gate to handle cables running up the tower. If anyone has photos of their
or others' installations they would be helpful. I know you can't send
photos through the list, but direct replies would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Matt Lovewell
W0MLD
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