[TowerTalk] recommended winch

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/9/2005 7:35:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:


>I haven't used it yet but we obtained a capstan winch that attaches to
> our chainsaws.  We are going to try it Saturday to raise sections of
> Rohn 55.   I'll let you know how it works after we try it.

    While a capstan winch is incredibly handy for tower work, I'm wondering 
what you're going to attach your aforementioned chainsaw capstan to when using 
it. It needs to be mounted very securely on something and not hand-held.

    How are you going to lift a 100# section when there's going to be 200# of 
tension on your haul line? Hmm? 

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
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