[TowerTalk] Climbing mast

[Patrick Greenlee]

You betcha, some pretty nifty steps, those. For the price I would fab my 
own but DIY and the shops/equipment to support DIY aren't in everyone's 
situation.  Compared to cranes etc those steps are probably a bargain if 
you are a climber and have fall arresting harness etc.

Personally, I'll stick to tilt over towers and N4ZZ TiltPlates.

Patrick         NJ5G

On 12/2/2015 8:30 AM, Ed Williams wrote:
> Hi Mike & Patrick,
>
> You might want to check out the following for mast steps also.
> http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Mast_Steps.html
>
> 73, de KN4KL ed
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> Patrick Greenlee
> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 9:01 AM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Climbing mast
>
> Mike, I don't know about masts with steps but mast steps are readily
> available from chandeliers  (outfitters for ships/boats.)   Mast steps
> are available in various designs and materials.  Forget the folding mast
> steps as folding is likely an unneeded feature with considerable added
> expense.  Stainless steel non folding steps aren't free either but what is
> your convenience and personal safety worth?
>
> Here is one source of many...
> http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--stainless-mast-steps--110742
>
> The simple triangulated design is very stout and easily handled as a DIY
> project if you are at all handy.  With a little "sweat equity" you can save
> a significant quantity of fun tickets (AKA $) and build your own.
> Blind rivets of stainless steel are an excellent choice for fasteners.
> The larger sizes of SS blind (pop) rivets are a challenge with the standard
> "el cheapo" hand riveter.  Harbor Freight has a larger HD variety that would
> make it easier to do a good job.
>
> Don't forget to stiffen the tread with an angle or channel shape or other
> weather resistant material. The West Marine product uses teak, commenting it
> is for non slip tread but is also stiffens the tread. For nonskid tread get
> the peel and stick non slip matereial at the big box stores or put on a coat
> of paint, sprinkle it with silica sand or crushed walnut shell.  When dry
> top coat lightly with same paint.  For excellent traction use course silica
> sand.
>
> Patrick        NJ5G
>
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> On 12/2/2015 7:29 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L wrote:
>> Anybody remember who made the masts with steps? Are they still made?
>>
>> 73, Mike NF4L
>>
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