[TowerTalk] Hardware Question

[Doug Rehman]

I am in the process of taking down a 60' freestanding tower made by
Aermotor. They are best known as windmill and windmill tower manufacturers.
This is a three leg tower that is extremely similar to their four leg
windmill towers. This tower was delivered in 1957 and was one of their "TV
Antenna" towers (rated for at least 20 square feet at 85 MPH- one heck of a
TV antenna...).

The hardware is in very good shape, especially considering it is 46 years
old. It is a little tight coming apart, but I don't really want to spray
penetrating oil on each nut/bolt before removing them- I really don't like
the idea of oil on a tower I'm climbing (not to mention my hands while
climbing). To make it easier putting the tower back together, I was
contemplating soaking all of the nuts and bolts in WD40 for a day or so. Any
thoughts as to whether this is a good or bad idea?

Also, does anybody have any experience with these towers? Any tips for
disassembly or reassembly?

Doug 
K4DDR