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Re: [TowerTalk] Tower base hole?

To: k2qmf@juno.com, Towertalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower base hole?
From: Red <RedHaines@centurytel.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 20:31:02 -0500
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A skilled operator with a back hoe dug my 5 X 5 X 6 deep hole very precisely. I marked it by removing one course with a shovel. The contractor brought a dump truck and hauled away the dirt without dropping it on the lawn. I leveled the bottom with limestone screenings which level easily and compact easily to make a very good base. I formed the top to extend it slightly above the ground level, and placed a skirt of tar paper in the form to prevent any concrete from coming up around the form.

4 X 4 X 8 will be more difficult; I recommend going to 5 X 5 X 6; it will be more stable than the 4 X 4 X 8 and much easier to dig and safer to work in to place the pads for rebar and tower legs.

Think twice, or more, before you go into a deep hole. Plan your escape for when, not if, it collapses.

73 de WOØW

k2qmf@juno.com wrote:

Hello again All,

I am looking for some help / suggestions on the
best way to dig a 4 by 4 by 8 foot deep hole
for my new tower base.  Is the old Armstrong
method best or would a backhoe be best??
Will a backhoe disturb the earth around the hole??

Any other ideas welcomed...

Thanks in advance and 73, Ted K2QMF

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