[TowerTalk] Fw: w7ekb & ground rods

[Patrick Greenlee]

On 1/20/2015 10:16 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> Ground rod drivers that fit demolition hammers and jack hammers are also
> commercially available for around $50-$60.
>
> John KK9A
>
Actually about $50-$80 which is why I made my own for much less. The 
chisel tip I used cost a few bucks at Harbor Freight.  I cut it in half 
and ground the chisel half to shape so it could still be used in the 
demo hammer.  The other half of this hex shaped tool was a 
drive-it-in-with-a -hammer fit to a short scrap of conduit.  The conduit 
went from round to hex as it was formed by force.  With sufficient 
conduit driven on you could "secure" the  conduit to the tool with 
tape.  I lightly tack welded mine and when the weld failed I SERIOUSLY 
welded it and it is still holding after many uses. Tape would also 
work.  The conduit is to keep the driver from slipping off the copper 
clad rod.  It doesn't transfer any mechanical force to help drive the rod.

Patrick   NJ5G