[TowerTalk] Mast Steps

[K8RI]

On 12/18/2011 1:55 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> They are pretty easy to make out of aluminum angle stock.  You can buy the
> material already cut to length and you just need to drill four holes for the
> u-bolts.
Just be sure to use material that will provide at least twice the 
strength needed. This is not a place where "just sufficient" inspires 
confidence.
My preference would be steel channel with a brace. I'd also add a piece 
on the end sticking up to prevent slipping off.
Yes, it's more elaborate than absolutely needed, but if you were selling 
them it would be required.

They are easy to make and there'd probably be a good market, but I sure 
wouldn't want the liability.

73

Roger (K8RI)
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> W9IIX no longer makes mast steps.  I used to have a listing of someone who
> makes aluminum mast steps, but I can't find it.  I need about 4 steps for a
> 2'
> mast.  Does not have to be aluminum. Any ideas of where I can get them?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chuck W5PR
>