[TowerTalk] How to disassemble a boom?

[Mike]

Be careful of chain wrenches! The pivot point of the leverage arm can punch
thru 1/8" wall tubing easily if a really tight fit. Soak for days with PB
blaster or Kroil before the heavy artillery.

Mike, K4EAR

> -----Original Message-----
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> K7LXC at aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 3:07 PM
> To: georgeK5KG at aol.com; towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to disassemble a boom?
> 
> Hiya, George --
> 
>     Long time no see. How're you doing?
> 
>     You'll get lots of answers so here are a couple.  Heat one piece of
the boom
> and freeze the other piece. Use some Liquid Wrench  liberally.
> 
>     I've found that a chain wrench is REAL handy when  dealing with round
> objects like booms and masts.
> 
> Cheers,
> Steve      K7LXC
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