[TowerTalk] Rohn BX 56 Hardware Needed

[Lux, Jim]

On 8/28/22 4:51 PM, Kirk Kleinschmidt via TowerTalk wrote:
> Careful!
> Those non-Rohn bolts aren't "shouldered," they're probably "full thread" and, if so, are specifically not recommended for BX towers apps.
> Please investigate.

You could check McMaster or Fastenal.

> Regards,
> --Kirk, NT0Z
>
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>      On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 06:54:02 AM CDT, Jon Zaimes, AA1K via TowerTalk <towertalk at contesting.com> wrote:
>   
>   Keith,
> My 1990s Rohn catalog says the leg connecting bolts are SAE Grade 5 steel.
> For sections BX-8 through BX-4, 9/16" x 1" bolts are used (48 needed).
> For sections BX-3 and BX-2, 3/8" x 3/4" bolts are used (12 needed).
> Diagrams show lock washer under each nut.
> Such hardware readily available from many sources, such as McMaster Carr or your local
> Tractor Supply. https://www.mcmaster.com/bolts/hex-head-screws/medium-strength-grade-5-steel-hex-head-screws/
> Base specs and diagrams here: https://criticaltowers.com/bx%20series%20towers/Documents/Sandown%20Wireless%202014%20TBX%20Catalog.pdf
> Base stubs and tilt base: https://criticaltowers.com/bx%20series%20towers/web%20pages/BX%20Series%20Tower%20Page.htm
>
> 73/Jon
> Jon P. Zaimes, AA1KTower climber for hireFelton, Delawarehttp://www.aa1k.us/Cell: 302-632-2353 Reviews of AA1K tower work on eham website: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12922 Hug your favorite tower every day, and always stay connected to it.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Dutson <kdutson at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Towertalk Reflector <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Sent: Sat, Aug 27, 2022 8:30 pm
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Rohn BX 56 Hardware Needed
>
> I have a used BX 56 but no hardware for assembly or foundation.  Would appreciate info on where to purchase the hardware.  Thanks.
> 73, Keith NM5G
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