[Towertalk] cutting a MAST

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 20:01:04 GMT

Tim, you have to understand that us yanks have an aversion to physical exertion unless it is at a health club that costs $2,000 a year.  We would rather spend $200 for a piece of equipment we will only use once rather than cutting with a hacksaw for 15 minutes.  Also, less time spent cutting the mast means more the time at the pub for a pint or three of stout.  The Irish half of me of course appreciates that extra pub time;-) 

73 W0ETC 

---------- "Tim Makins, EI8IC" <contesting@eircom.net> writes:

From: "Tim Makins, EI8IC" <contesting@eircom.net>
To: "TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] cutting a MAST
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 20:18:43 +0100

Here in Ireland they sell a very suitable tool for the job of cutting a
single mast into two pieces. It is shaped like a 'D' on its side, and has a
handle that is held in the hand. You don't need gloves/leather apron/face
mask/helmet as it doesn't throw out metal-filings at high speed. The power
source is whatever you had for breakfast. Operational instructions are to
move it back and forward at a steady pace, whilst thinking interesting
thoughts of life, the universe, and everything. Does the job very well
indeed. Exercise rating: low to medium, so you're unlikely to have a heart
attack, but it is pleasantly refreshing to complete the job, and you might
like a beer during or after completion - it won't create a dangerous
operating situation. Maybe share the exercise with your
son/daughter/wife/buddy, and get a bit of quality time in as well. No need
for a trip to the gym afterwards, so you save money there, too. Its a lot
quieter than a power tool, 50 times cheaper, and as every bit can be
re-cycled, its generally better for the planet, too. Maintenance is minimal,
and it never needs new brushes/fuse/bearings/line cord. We call them a
'hacksaw' - I'm suprised no one else seems to have encountered them.

73s Tim EI8IC

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim White, K4OJ" <k4oj@tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Mark" <AA6DX@arrl.net>; "Bruce Makas" <k1my@msn.com>; "Towertalk
submital" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: 23 July 2002 04:07
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] cutting a MAST

> ...I went on the internet and got a large abrasive chop saw for a hundred
> bucks including the freight...it is Chinese mfg - I think - and works fine
> for cutting off steel pipe/angle/etc...
>
> K4OJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark <aa6dx@pacbell.net>
> To: Bruce Makas <k1my@msn.com>; Towertalk submital
> <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 9:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Towertalk] cutting a MAST
>
>
> > Don't know if I'm doing something wrong, as I am not used to having a
tool
> > chest full of air tools ... but I do have them now --- and I've been
using
> > the cut-off wheel to do this sort of thing... have several antenna
> projects
> > in the hopper, and have been cutting both aluminum and steel masts,
> tubing,
> > tower parts, etc... with excellent results, but not as nice as one would
> get
> > with a table saw/chop saw- --now have a Makita "chop saw" on a more or
> less
> > permanent loan ... so will get a blade for that, but the cut-off tool
> works
> > swell, and the replacement wheels from Harbor Freight  (
> > http://www.harborfreight.com  ) are quite affordable!  73 --- Mark
> >  AA6DX ---- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bruce Makas" <k1my@msn.com>
> > To: "Towertalk submital" <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 4:11 PM
> > Subject: [Towertalk] cutting a MAST
> >
> >
> > > All of this talk about cutting plate got me thinking about a 20 foot
> steel
> > > thick wall 2" OD antenna mast that I have in the garage. I need to cut
> it
> > > down to two10's. The guy at the hardware store suggested that I rent a
> > "chop
> > > saw." Is this the best way to do it?
> > >
> > > 73, Bruce
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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