[TowerTalk] wires in trees

[Jim Lux]

At 06:12 PM 9/12/2003 +0100, Tim Makins, EI8IC wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jim Jarvis" <jimjarvis at comcast.net>
>To: "Towertalk" <towertalk at contesting.com>
>Sent: 12 September 2003 13:28
>Subject: [TowerTalk] wires in trees
>
>
> > Tim wrote:
> > >I think that the kindest way (to the tree) to fasten an antenna support
>is
> > >not to wrap rope or wire around it, but instead to use a 4" or 6"
>coachbolt
> > >screwed into the trunk, at 90 degrees to the direction of pull.
>
> >
> > Undoubtedly true, Tim, but very hard to implement at height.
>
>I'm not sure why it is hard to implement. All you do is climb the tree,
>taking with you the bolt, and a couple of spares in case you drop one. Also
>a hammer to bang it into the tree 1/2" to start it off, and a rachet socket
>driver with the correct sized socket on it. If you want to make life easier
>for yourself, a small can of oil helps the bolt screw in.


Even easier with a battery powered or air powered ratchet wrench!  You'll 
have to drag the air hose up with you, though.