Re: [TowerTalk] Dismantling an old 40m beam

[Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>]

I consider myself to be very innovative or resourceful, while i dont 
recall a time where i have faced the stuck pipes together situation, 
Rich i like this idea and will not forget it, i await an opportunity to 
swagger in with extra "Bravado" and casually toss or offer this solution 
to the next situation this technique where it can be applicable.
thanx much:  mac/mc w5mc

On 3/6/2020 10:46 AM, Richard Smith wrote:
>   A few years ago, I was dis-assembling a bunch of old aluminum elements that 
> were VERY stuck together. I tried the recommended soaking in solvents and 
> heating up parts. I didn't have much good results. YMMV of course.
> I tried something that has worked well for me, so I thought I'd pass it along. 
> I use a come-a-long to pull them apart.
> I set up between 2 trees. I tie a Pipe Hitch to one of the tubes and tie the 
> other side of this rope to one tree. With another rope, I tie a Pipe Hitch to 
> the other tube, and put a loop in the other side of this rope. One side of the 
> come-a-long hooks into this loop.
> The other side of the come-a-long is attached to the other tree. Take up on the 
> come-a-long to tension the ropes. Continue increasing the tension with the 
> come-a-long until the two tubes separate. Watch out, because the tubes can fly 
> apart with a lot of force. Don't get your body in the way of a flying tube!
> This has always worked for me and the tubing is never damaged.
> Have fun and be careful!
> 73, Rich, N6KT
>
>      On Friday, March 6, 2020, 05:14:15 AM PST, Tom Hellem 
> <tom.hellem@gmail.com> wrote:
>   
>   Ignacy-
> Try heating the larger diameter tubing portion close to the joint while 
> simultaneously cooling the smaller diameter portion which is telescoped inside 
> of it.
>
> Tom H
> K0SN
>
> > On Mar 6, 2020, at 5:48 AM, Ignacy Misztal <no9e@arrl.net> wrote:
> >
> > I bought a 40m old beam that needs to be dismantled. With screws out the
> > elements do not move. Any idea what to do?
> >
> > Ignacy, NO9E
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