[TowerTalk] Quality control

[Mike Gilmer - N2MG]

On Sun, 05 August 2001, "J. Kincade" wrote:

> At any rate, anybody getting ready to stack new Rohn 
> sections using a gin pole would be well advised to 
> test fit every section on the ground...

This is good advice even for used sections...legs get bent, filled with bugs/dirt, etc.

IMO, everything that can be, should be test fitted on the ground.

BTW, I bought ten brand new Rohn 45 sections in 1988 and even though they mated just fine, the zinc flashing on the bracing was so severe it threatened to cut off finger tips.  Though tedious, I removed it all.

Mike N2MG


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