[Towertalk] Removing Superficial Rust from Rohn Tower Sections

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/18/02 1:12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
k4oj@tampabay.rr.com writes:

> ...do yourself a favor - invest in a nice cordless drill - you cannot 
>  image the chores you will do with it - not to mention honey do's take 
>  less time when you don't have to drag out an extension cord!  The 
>  favorite tool in my arsenal is my Milwaukee Cordless

    Yessireebob, er...Jim!

    I totally agree. I've got an old 12V version and use it constantly (just 
had to order 2 new batteries since I just wore out the originals after 4 
years or so). My favorite feature is that it has a 1/2" chuck so you can put 
some decent sized drill bits in it - and it's got enough torque to drive 
them. One battery is more than enough for drilling a mast up on the tower. 
(Just make sure you've got sharp bits!)

    My favorite use is for assembling antennas. Get a chuck-to-3/8" ratchet 
driver adapter and use it with deep sockets to tighten or loosen U-bolts. Get 
a 5/16" socket end and use it for 95% of hoseclamps. Also very handy for 
drilling out F12 rivets. 

Cheers,
Steve     K7LXC
TOWER TECH -
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