[TowerTalk] Gen Pole 10ft x 2in OD mast pipe

[john at kk9a.com]

There are many metal supply places around the country where you can order
material cut to size and pick it up. I have done this both in Chicago and
Charlotte. I would use 6061-T6 with a 1/4 wall for that load and you
probably need more than 10 feet.  You have a 115 pound load and another 115
pounds pulling down plus some side stress when moving the tower around
obstacles. You will not save any money skimping on the pole material!

John KK9A



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Subject:	[TowerTalk] Gen Pole 10ft x 2in OD mast pipe
From:	Ed Stallman <ed.n5dg at gmail.com>
Date:	Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:51:14 -0500

I'm in need of a 2 in OD mast pipe for my Gen Pole . I was looking at EMT
but I see the wall thickness is .065 . I will be lifting 115LB's , I will
have a pulley at the bottom of the tower so the rope will be pulling striate
down .. I'm not sure if EMT is strong enough for this job ? Anyone have a
recommendation , something better then EMT . 2 inch OD 1/8 wall aluminum in
a 10ft length is hard to find .

Thanks Ed N5DG