[TowerTalk] HF yagi - tree mount fixture - photos: Need suggestions

[EZ Rhino]

Considering how big the tree is at the mounting point (2' ??), the  
extra weight is nothing more than a big pain in the butt to get it up  
at that height.  3/8" plate construction is overkill, for sure.  At  
least it won't fail.   I think you could cut off the top gusset, but  
I'd leave the bottom one on.  You could always use a torch/hole saw,  
etc. and cut some lightening holes in the gussets.  Example:  http:// 
www.teamdelta.com/ax/lfeb10.jpg

Chris
KF7P







On Sep 27, 2009, at 14:02 , K7LXC at aol.com wrote:


In a message dated 9/27/2009 12:01:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>  Here is the contraption i have got a steel shop to  fab.
http://picasaweb.google.com/wlanddx/TreeMountFixture?feat=directlink

>   Question:
In one of the photos, i have marked  cutting points in red  color.  
Should i
cut or not?
The objective is to reduce weight. Cutting  the gussets will reduce the
weight by at least
14lbs.

     Hack away! Your load is pretty small and  sidemount pretty  
robust so I
don't see any problems.

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH
Professional tower services for hams
Cell: 206-890-4188



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