[TowerTalk] Tensioning guys

K7LXC@aol.com K7LXC@aol.com
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 09:30:45 EDT


In a message dated 6/13/01 6:37:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, n3rr@erols.com 
writes:

> You may need to add an oversized shackle to
>  the hole in the galvanized rod in order to accommodate both the equalizer
>  plate and the temporary attachment point for the comealong.

    I use a nylon sling webbing around the neck of the anchor rod as a choker 
and attach the comealong to it. That way nothing interfers with the 
turnbuckle attachment point or anchor rod eye. 

Cheers,   Steve    K7LXC
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