[TowerTalk] Lifting final 25G section with mast nested within.

[Wayne Kline]

IMO. Tom I see no problem . The only caveat is to use the, total hight and using the highest pic point


Wayne W3EA

Ps. Leon would have "just went for it"

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On May 25, 2014, at 1:44 PM, "Tom Hybiske" <hybiske1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone had any opinion on lifting the final section of 25G, top stub and thrust bearing installed, along with a 30 pound mast nested within the section.  My gin pole utilizes a 12’ length of 6061-T6 aluminum,  2” diameter, 3/8 wall thickness.  The combines weight of the the assembly is close to 80 lbs.  The gin pole has been very sturdy during individual section lifts, but I don’t know if #80 is pushing it.
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> Tom Hybiske, K3GM
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