I put a 5/8" sleeve on my ground rods to keep them from mushrooming and used
a chain link post driver available from Home Depot for about $20. Probably
not as quick and easy as the $400 gizmo but it worked like a charm putting
in my 20 rods without too much work.
73, David, K4ZZR
Subject: RE: [Towertalk] Power ground rod driver
> Here is another approach that is about half the cost
> http://www.remdriver.com/ground-rod-drivers.htm
>
> Or this one, same general concept just a few different models
> http://www.demrk.com/Ground.htm
>
> And the last one that is a complete tool
>
> http://www.condux.com/products/aerial/dddrvr.htm
> (this one is probably the one I like best as far as this type of tool
> goes)
>
>
> But if you have access to a DeWalt or Black & Decker Hammer Drill there
> are a couple bits that fit the
> Spline for these drills that allow driving ground rods with them. And
> speaking from experience working
> With this type drill going thru slab foundations for termite work, I
> would whole heartedly recommend
> Using the drill if you have access to one, the bit is 50 or 60 and is
> available from Grainger or a few other
> Suppliers.
>
>
> Just my 2 cents worth, or maybe it is like 10 cents.
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-admin@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mark
> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 5:50 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Power ground rod driver
>
>
> Please note .. the rod pounder costs 400 bux!
> Try Harbor Freight! =];?}
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David" <k4zzr@bellsouth.net>
> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 3:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Power ground rod driver
>
>
> > .....alright guys....put your rod back in your pants.
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > >
> > > Nice driver! But what's that red thingy in her hands?
> > >
> > > 73 de
> > > Gene Smar AD3F
>
>
>
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