[TowerTalk] Help with saw blade selection

[K7LXC at aol.com]

>    In addition, I believe I may  have
> to  use this tool to saw off the SS U-bolts that attach the mounting 
bracket
>  of my Bencher Skyhawk to the mast above the bushing.  I'll need to  
release
> all these items from the boom so I can lower the boom through  the tower 
to
> add the small Yagis before I install the replacement  rotator.
>
>      My question:  What specific  blade should I purchase for this cutting
> work? 
 
    You're looking for a metal cutting aggregate blade  for your Skilsaw. 
They're cheap (less than $5) and will zip thru any metal  quickly. The 
problem is that the Skilsaw is heavy and awkward at altitude but  it'll work FB. 
 
    My favorite tool for this is a 4.5" hand-grinder.  They're not very 
expensive. Get the smallest cutting blades for it (I think  they're 1/8"). And 
they're lighter and easier to use. 
 
Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH