[TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 46, Issue 61

[Donald Chester]

From: Bryan Bydal <bydal at adelphia.net>


>Should I use temporary guys as I build my tower? It's a 45g tower and will 
>be
>117ft including the top section.
>As I add sections, should I always temporary guy each section, or just 
>install
>permanent guys at required heights and build to the next guy point?
>Thanks, Bryan W5MX

I temporarily guyed mine every section as I went up.  It wasn't necessary 
from a structural standpoint since you can safely go at least three sections 
above a guy point, but it held the tower sections above the previous 
permanent guy point steady and free from rocking and swaying as I shifted my 
weight. I felt much more at ease and relaxed while working, which I feel 
added tremendously to my safety while on the tower.

Don k4kyv

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