[TowerTalk] POLE STEPS

[TOMMY HALIBURTON]

  Doug,

  I agree with respect to integrity. I was a "knuckle-dragger" (Outside Plant Installer - Lineman) and never, ever trusted steps ("Not no way and not no how"). Gaffs were the only way to go.

  IMHO, Do not buy used steps as you are asking for trouble. Good luck in your venture.

  Semper Fi,

  Tommy - K6YE
  DX IS

  -----Original Message-----
  From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com<mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com>
  [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of John Ammeter
  Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:26 PM
  To: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
  Cc: towertalk at contesting.com<mailto:towertalk at contesting.com>
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Pole steps

  Doug,

  I retired from the power industry and we quit using those a long time 
  ago.  When they're new it's safe to use them but, as age and corrosion 
  sets in, they rust at the point where they screw into the pole/tree.  
  It's impossible to verify the integrity of the steps unless you screw 
  them out all the way.

  If you only need 6 steps then a long ladder should work for you and be a 
  lot safer, too.

  John KE7JGB

  Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:
  > Does anyone know where I can get half-a-dozen screw-in pole steps at a
  > reasonable price?  I use a tree for some of my antenna supports, and
  > climbing to the appropriate place is I had a few of those screw-in
  > pole steps installed.
  >
  > Most attachments to trees are a problem because of growth, but these
  > can be backed out a small amount every now and then to compensate.
  >
  > 73, doug
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