Pour another one next to the first one and try again.
73
Nate
> On Jul 4, 2020, at 7:22 AM, Chuck Dietz <w5prchuck@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I would jackhammer it out and next time bolt the first section on when you
> pour and keep checking the plumb as it dries.
> Chuck W5PR
>
>> On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 6:25 PM Blake Sobiloff via TowerTalk <
>> towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi hi,
>>
>> I’m putting up my first tower, a 40’ free-standing Rohn 45G (45SR040). I
>> had my landscapers' help in getting the short base buried and cemented in,
>> and unfortunately we’ve ended up crooked. I bolted the first section on top
>> of the base and we’re about an inch out from top to bottom of the first
>> segment.
>>
>> What are my options for fixing this? I’m aware that Rohn doesn’t like
>> drilling the bolt holes, even to get out the excess galvanizing, so I don’t
>> imagine hogging out some holes would be the right way. In the archives I
>> saw passing mention of bending the tops of a short base, but I wasn’t sure
>> of the context so I don’t know if that’s the right approach.
>>
>> I’m hoping we don’t have to jackhammer the base out and re-pour, so I’d be
>> grateful for any other recommendations. Thanks!
>>
>> --
>> Blake Sobiloff (N6BNS)
>> Reno, NV (USA)
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