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Re: [TowerTalk] Adjustments to Tower Base Pier J-Bolts

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Adjustments to Tower Base Pier J-Bolts
From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 12:12:48 -0400
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> "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."

Good question.  They're only called "J-Bolts."  In reality, nothing is bent
when used on the larger bolts for Pirod towers over 100 ft.  Instead,
loading plates are welded at several sections along the bolt.    

Paul, W9AC


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