[TowerTalk] Trylon T-500-72

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/27/01 5:48:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, bjtatum@ev1.net 
writes:

>         My base is a little larger than specified so I feel good about that,
>  and I like the sturdy feel of the larger sections  however I do have a
>  concern with the crossbraces in the top several sections. Maybe it is just
>  me but I have a problem with the single 1/4" bolt in the end of the
>  crosspieces. At times while working or moving around you find yourself with
>  both feet on a single crosspiece. I would feel a lot better with a larger
>  bolt in them, has anyone else found themselves feeling uneasy about your
>  life being in the hands of a few 1/4" bolts?

    The bolts are fine. You'll *never* break a bolt but you're much more 
likely to bend one of the braces when you stand on one.

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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