I would advise against trying to walk this up. Instead
refer to: http://www.n6rk.com/60_ft_irrigation/60_ft_irrigation.html
for an easy technique.
Rick N6RK
WD4K said:
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WD4K [mailto:WD4K2@charter.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 3:40 PM
> To: Towertalk@Contesing.com
> Subject: Raising verticals
>
>
> I have an 80m 4 sq ready to go up. I am very concerned about buckling
> the verticals on the way up. They feel very solid when lifting, seems
> like they would be just fine but just too expensive to bet on. I have a
> bunch of plans
> but before I try them, some advice would be appreciated.
> The verts are 48' of 2 1/8 aluminum, same diameter all the way. Each
> joint is overlapped a couple of feet so they are very solid, all riveted
> with an air riveter.
> The ground supports are the typical 2X4 channels about 61/2 feet tall,
> set in concrete as seen in most articles and books. Not fancy but very
> solid. Pivot point is a foot or so above ground. I have trees to throw a
> pully line over and lots of dacron... so any advice would really help
> before I
> break something:) Thanks, Tommy WD4K
>
>
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