[TowerTalk] Ref.: Cost of cement base

[res1q6fs]

In October,  I put up a UST HDX555, 55 ft. crank up. It called for a 5 X 5 X 7 ft hole, but we ended up been slightly larger (5 X 6 X 8). We ordered 10 yards ($85 a yard) of 3000 psi concrete, as the hole was nearer 9 yards big. We dug the hole ourselves with a rented small backhoe, which turned out to be fun (I watched my son do it). The cost of the rental was <$300 for a weekend. The grade 60 rebar was < $150, which was bent by the rebar company to the UST specs. and the other assorted supplies (rebar wire and twister, wood and nails for the forms, 2X12's and 2X4's came to around $100. I can send you pics if you want. E-mail me off the list.

Roger W5RD