[Elecraft] OT tower disassemble tool

[Robert G Strickland]

Thanks for all the info. For those who expressed concern for safety and 
for myself, I initially erected the tower, and to the best of my 
knowledge did all the right things. I've been climbing it regularly for 
the whole 20 years with no mishaps. Time and season dictate that I have 
a commercial rigger take it down. This person, somewhat as a surprise, 
said he was going to lift the tower away from the house [it goes through 
a porch floor/roof and is bracketed to the roof peak] in one piece and 
lay it on the ground. Once on the ground it will be my job to pry the 
sections apart. As most noted, this will not be easy, and thus my 
interest in the "tool" or any similar method. With the tower on the 
ground, I imagine it will be somewhat unwieldy, so the "tool" may be the 
best bet. When the rigger heard about the "tool" he commented that it 
would probably be a handy thing to have on hand.

I'll be off the air for a while getting set up in the new house. A 
vertical will probably be an interim antenna until some time next year 
when I can start with a new tower installation. Any comments on prepping 
the old tower sections for a new lease on life?

Again thanks to all who replied.

...robert

On 10/14/2014 02:26, Robert G Strickland wrote:
> I have to take down a 60ft Rohn-25 tower that's been up for 20 plus
> years. I remember seeing a tool advertised in QST and CQ for just this
> purpose. It resembled a long "lever" that was dimensioned for Rohn-25
> specifically and helped to pry the sections apart. Any leads to this
> "tool" would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
> ...robert

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Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY
rcrgs at verizon.net.usa
Syracuse, New York, USA