[TowerTalk] Yet another used W51 (base/foundation) ??? de K6LPM

[w6rgs at cox.net]

Having read your email and the numerous replies, here's my reply.
I have a W-51 that I got from an SK estate several years ago.  I, 
too, thought of how much I could save by making my own base.  Then, I 
got smart.  I bought the RCB37/51 base from Tashjian.  I also bought 
the personalized installation manuals for the base and tower.  I 
followed all of the directions in those manuals.  Even spent $500 on 
a county building permit.  The installation was inspected and signed off.

My homeowner's insurance will cover any damage or accidents, because 
I installed it according to the manufacturer's instructions.  I don't 
have to worry if I used the proper type of rebar (rebar does vary in 
quality and strength) or if the concrete was done properly.  There 
are some projects where you can "wing it", but I do my best not to 
take unnecessary risks by cutting corners.  Cost a little more, but I 
sleep quite well.  Your email sounded as if you understand the 
dangers of being wrong.   I'd suggest calling Karl Tashjian to help 
you make a wise decision.
I wish you good luck.
73  Bill W6RGS

  At 02:50 PM 6/9/2017, southbound suarez wrote:
>Seems as if there's a huge proliferation of these towers out there. 
>I'd dare say probably record production compared to any other 
>Ham/private consumer tower if you exclude the 25G series.
>That said,
>Does anyone have any plans or instructions or essentially a how to 
>recipe for fabricating or securing this old Tri-Ex crankup tower to 
>a foundation?  <snip>
>Thanks for reading my lengthy and intial posting as a new member of 
>your excellent and esoteric community.
>
>73,
>Brian K6LPM
>
>Brian