[TowerTalk] splicing telephone poles?

[BobK8IA at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/7/2004 7:35:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time, KE3Q 
writes:

> At 08:06 PM 7/7/2004 -0400, RICHARD BOYD wrote:
> >Does anyone have information on splicing telephone poles?  I understand 
> W6AM
> >did this to get more height and I think I've heard of others doing the 
> same.
> >73 - Rich, KE3Q
> 


Years ago, when I worked for a large electric utility, I recall seeing this 
in the company's overhead lines specification manual. I also recall that method 
being derived from what was in the Lineman, Cableman's Handbook if anyone 
here has a copy. 

If I recall correctly, it used through bolts, plates and steel straps all 
sized per "class" of poles and what type of line construction would be on top.

Anyone have specifics??

73, Bob K8IA