[TowerTalk] Mast Lifting

[kj6y (null)]

I’ve been using a come along for a long time. . Sometimes two. Never had a problem. Once lifted, use a ubolt to keep from sliding down. 

Skip, KJ6Y.
Communications Service Co
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> On May 23, 2021, at 2:54 PM, Don Moman VE6JY <ve6jy.1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> If I don't have to lift very far, a suitable turnbuckle works well and can
> get in the tiny spaces.  Along that idea, a loadbinder (ratchet type) also
> would get it done.
> 
>> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 3:30 PM <ed_richardson at shaw.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> Needing to service the rotator and want to lift the loaded mast up and out
>> of the rotator bracket.  I have used a cheap com-along in the past but I am
>> now reading that come-alongs are not suitable for lifting and lowering
>> loads, they are intended for horizontal movements only.
>> 
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>> 
>> A lever hoist would seem to be the appropriate tool.
>> 
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>> 
>> So what are the tower experts using for this task? The dead weight would be
>> approximately 350 lbs plus any resistance/friction.
>> 
>> Any recommendations?  Safety outweighs cost.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Ed ve4vt
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