[TowerTalk] Rebar Cage Question

[Robert Hess]

Just built the cages for my Rohn 45 guy anchors. 
First time for me.  Quite a learning process.  These
cages are only 2.5/2.5/1.5 and I could not make it
work by bending the re-bar.  Cut each piece.  Adding
diagonals made a hell of a difference.  I also used
multiple ties on each junction plus lots of extra
re-bar pieces.  Now they are quite sturdy and ready to
be set in place.

Bob
W1RH
--- Larry Burke <wi5a at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> 
> Are there any tricks of the trade when it comes to
> making sturdy rebar
> cages? I have used tie wires, along with the tie
> wire tool, but mine tend to
> flop around when complete. Could I be tying the
> wires incorrectly? I realize
> it doesn't make a whole lot of difference once the
> concrete is poured, but
> I'd like to understand how to give these a more
> professional look and feel. 
> 
> On a somewhat related issue, an area Lowe's store is
> now stocking a ground
> clamp designed specifically for use on rebar. First
> time I have seen these
> at a big box store. They look similar to the type
> that clamps on a water
> pipe, but the clamp is designed to grab a smaller
> diameter "pipe" (the
> rebar) and accommodate a slightly larger ground
> wire. Useful for anyone
> planning a UFER ground, although I suspect a
> exothermic weld connection
> would be better. 
> 
> 
> Larry Burke WI5A  
> 
> 
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