[TowerTalk] automatic winches for towers

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I'm sure this will start a mini discussion.
But I don't think I'd ever feel safe trying to use remote raising/lowering.

I'm also sure that others have for decades without problems.


But if your looking for a safe and simple system you may want to look at the winches at 
Thern
http://www.thern.com/

They even have a worm gear winch that can be powered by an electric drill.


I used a (now discontinued 2K lb worm gear) winch and a Milwaukee Hole Hawg right angle 
drill.
I had a local tool&die shop turn me a winch shaft to drill chuck adapter.
No strain at all.
If I'm going on a trip, I lower the tower, loosen the chuck and put the drill away.
(Plus you have the benefit of a tradesman quality 1/2 drill for work.)

BTW: Worm gear winches are usually preferred over spur gear winches as when you stop 
cranking, they hold their position without need of a brake.


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Bill H. in Chicagoland