[TowerTalk] Tree's and Screws

[ersmar@verizon.net]

I used black rubber bungees to hold my topband inverted L's pulley to a high tree branch. It lasted 9 years until I took it down when I shunt-fed my tower. I believe I used these same bungees on two of five corners of my FW 80 M loop before I bbuiltthe tower.  No damage to any of the supporting branches. 

73 de
Gene Smar AD3F

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From: "Ron Gorski" <ron-n9au at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'jimlux'" <jimlux at earthlink.net>, <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tree's and Screws
Date: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 2:33 PM

I use EPDM tarp bungee straps. They are robust black rubber; come in various
lengths; have "S" hook ends and last for a couple of years if exposed to
sunlight; longer if shaded. Cheap and easily positioned.
Ron N9AU

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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of jimlux
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 5:43 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tree's and Screws

On 8/20/20 9:34 AM, wayg at cape-vision.com wrote:
> Why not drill two holes of a suitable size about 120 degree angle 
> opposite one another and drive two wooden pegs into them, forming a 
> cleat configuration? Situate the cleat so the tension comes from the 
> side, and you are in business. You could even prep the pegs with 
> preservative if you're worried about rotting. I usually just find a 
> suitable branch and secure to that, but maybe your trees have no low 
> branches.
> 
> All wood solution, no future risk of a chainsaw mishap.
> 
Or a sling of suitable material around the tree.
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