Considering how big the tree is at the mounting point (2' ??), the
extra weight is nothing more than a big pain in the butt to get it up
at that height. 3/8" plate construction is overkill, for sure. At
least it won't fail. I think you could cut off the top gusset, but
I'd leave the bottom one on. You could always use a torch/hole saw,
etc. and cut some lightening holes in the gussets. Example: http://
www.teamdelta.com/ax/lfeb10.jpg
Chris
KF7P
On Sep 27, 2009, at 14:02 , K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 9/27/2009 12:01:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
> Here is the contraption i have got a steel shop to fab.
http://picasaweb.google.com/wlanddx/TreeMountFixture?feat=directlink
> Question:
In one of the photos, i have marked cutting points in red color.
Should i
cut or not?
The objective is to reduce weight. Cutting the gussets will reduce the
weight by at least
14lbs.
Hack away! Your load is pretty small and sidemount pretty
robust so I
don't see any problems.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
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