I used black rubber bungees to hold my topband inverted L's pulley to a high
tree branch. It lasted 9 years until I took it down when I shunt-fed my tower.
I believe I used these same bungees on two of five corners of my FW 80 M loop
before I bbuiltthe tower. No damage to any of the supporting branches.
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
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From: "Ron Gorski" <ron-n9au@sbcglobal.net>
To: "'jimlux'" <jimlux@earthlink.net>, <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tree's and Screws
Date: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 2:33 PM
I use EPDM tarp bungee straps. They are robust black rubber; come in various
lengths; have "S" hook ends and last for a couple of years if exposed to
sunlight; longer if shaded. Cheap and easily positioned.
Ron N9AU
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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of jimlux
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 5:43 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tree's and Screws
On 8/20/20 9:34 AM, wayg@cape-vision.com wrote:
> Why not drill two holes of a suitable size about 120 degree angle
> opposite one another and drive two wooden pegs into them, forming a
> cleat configuration? Situate the cleat so the tension comes from the
> side, and you are in business. You could even prep the pegs with
> preservative if you're worried about rotting. I usually just find a
> suitable branch and secure to that, but maybe your trees have no low
> branches.
>
> All wood solution, no future risk of a chainsaw mishap.
>
Or a sling of suitable material around the tree.
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