[Towertalk] Power ground rod driver

[Pete Smith]

At 06:10 PM 11/26/02 -0600, John von Gonten wrote:
>Here is another approach that is about half the cost
>http://www.remdriver.com/ground-rod-drivers.htm
>
>Or this one, same general concept just a few different models
>http://www.demrk.com/Ground.htm
>
>And the last one that is a complete tool
>
>http://www.condux.com/products/aerial/dddrvr.htm
>(this one is probably the one I like best as far as this type of tool
>goes)



All of these are variations on the fence post driver that is used 
hereabouts for driving T-posts for electric fences.  The drivers are ~$20 
at the local farm supply.  They lack some of the bells and whistles but the 
principle is exactly the same.  It's nothing but a weighted piece of tubing 
with a plug in one end and handles for lifting and dropping it on the top 
of the ground rod.

73, Pete N4ZR
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