[TowerTalk] Take down Rohn 25G tower with crane?

K7LXC@aol.com K7LXC@aol.com
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 20:16:31 EDT


In a message dated 7/9/01 12:25:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time, n4kg@juno.com 
writes:

> A couple of good wrenches with long handles (9-12 inches)
>  should be sufficient to remove or break the rusted bolts.

    I agree - break 'em off and throw 'em away. New Rohn JBK's (joint bolt 
kits) are cheap.

    I think there is a commercial standard that says not to re-use tower 
bolts.

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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