Chuck Dietz wrote:
>
> dave@egh.com wrote:
>
> > 7. When raising a heavy object via gin pole (presumably you
> > are on
> > the ground more or less below the object),
>
> Great list, Dave. I have printed it to save and review from time to
> time.
>
> I would like to add a suggestion that when you are pulling with a gin
> pole put a pulley at the bottom of the tower so you can stand away from
> the bottom of the tower. I have used my riding mower to pull up tower
> sections in this fashion.
>
> Chuck, KZ5MM
>
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Good idea Chuck, when I poured the base for my tower, I set 2 large
eyebolts into the concrete, about 8" out from 2 of the tower legs. This
way, when ever I use my gin pole I slip a pully onto the eyebolts and
I'm always pulling stright down and out.
Happy Holidays to all,
Bob N8YGG
15 miles east of Dayton
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