[TowerTalk] Hardware Question

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After 46 years, I'd replace the nuts & bolts with new.  Don't take the chance.  Phil  KB9CRY
> 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
> 
> 
> 

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