Tower takedown

[Redbeard U812]

Should be still ok. Gonna request a quote for that SI-400 and see what cost is new.

 

[loosecannon]

I once took down a 50 footer using a friend's dump truck. We backed the truck up to the tower, and raised the dump bed straight up. Strapped the tower securely to the bed, torched the base plate mounting bolts, and slowly lowered it down. Blew the bolts out between the tower sections, piled them into the truck bed, and drove home. Only took about an hour. Quick and dirty and safe.

- 399

399 that doesn't sound like a plan for a friend's tower, that sounds like a plan for an enemy's tower LOL.
hope all is well.
LC

 

[loosecannon]

tweetybird,
thanks so much for posting the pic of the mast.

that is exactly what i am going to be purchasing in the next few months, and could really use some reviews and up close pics.

there's just not that much about how these things work for CB antennas that i can find.

are you going to put a vertical on it, or a wire antenna?
how much do you think it will bend?

any info you can provide is much appreciated and im sure others would like to know also.
LC

 

[Redbeard U812]

Yes, yes.....give us a Tweety review

 

[Tweetybird]

Ok I put it up next weekend. It has lots of guy rings.the lower you go the stiffer it gets i can extend it an put it on the fence

 

[Tweetybird]

 

[Tweetybird]

Up to the 11/4 piece about 40' it's pretty stiff smaller pipes get floppy I'm going to put on a wire.goes like 55'

 

[Tweetybird]

275.00 shipped to arizona max gain systems in Marietta georgia

 

[Tweetybird]

Its itchy I'm going to paint it first

 

[Tweetybird]

clear kote?

 

[Tweetybird]

Paint for uv I guess.sky blue

 

[Redbeard U812]

Max gain suggests paint. They have directions for prep and paint on their web site.

https://mgs4u.com/pultruded-fiberglass-information-resources/#paint

 

[Cutlass327]

I've been wondering how you'd drop a tower if I was to find one for a steal. I'm half tempted to go a couple houses down and ask the homeowner if I could have their tower if I drop it - the TV antenna on has one piece left hanging down on it, rest are gone.

This post made me google it, watched a few videos. Figuring my 9000lb winch, hundreds of feet of cable (old winch line, old gantry crane cable, etc still safely usable), I'd be able to bring it down. Snatch block, couple large trees for anchors, etc... Only about 3 stories up.

 

[Redbeard U812]

Gin pole. In sections. Problem being rust/ decay and liability. Safety harness? Ability to climb, rig, and operate a chain fall. Or like you say a winch and guys, and a couple of good hands to help you out. The latter could be bribed with steaks and beer.

 

[Blackcat630]

If its safe to climb.. gin pole.. good rope.. a competent groundman(s). Obviously the ability to confidently climb and use of a proper climbing belt/harness is a must. Plan out the job entirely before starting. Have a good plan of all possibilities and share this with all parties involved.