[NLRS] Rebar contractor

[Chris Elmquist]

I thought that was an interesting question-- so Google'd a little.

I think they refer to it as "rebar tying" or "rebar fabrication".

I found one in New Brighton (not close I know but maybe they'd still do the
job),

http://www.rebarfabinc.com/


Good luck with the project.  Congrats on the tower!

73, Chris NØJCF

On Thursday (06/25/2020 at 10:26AM -0500), Paul Beckmann wrote:
> As some of you are aware, I'm working through the process of planting a
> TX-472 US Tower 72' crank up down here in Lake Township near Lake City. The
> foundation plan for this free-standing tower requires a 5'x5'x7' excavation
> which I plan on doing myself with my tractor's backhoe. The rebar cage for
> it is fairly extensive requiring 8 straight bundles of #6 and 20
> square/diamond elements in #3 rebar. The assembled cage is 7'-3" high by 4'
> on a side.
> 
> I feel confident I can assemble the cage and lower it into the hole with
> the backhoe. The site is easily accessible - just off the driveway - so
> filling the hole with concrete shouldn't be too complicated. Order up the
> correct amount of the correct strength and have the truck back up to the
> hole and extend the chute.
> 
> Here's the question: I can probably order, cut, and bend the rebar myself
> but I'd like to have it done if it's not too much more expensive. Anyone
> have experience having rebar cut and bent to spec? Anyone know someone in
> SE MN that would do it? What term should I search for in the "Yellow Pages"
> to find someone on my own to do the work?
> 
> Any other comments would be appreciated as well. This is my first tower and
> I've jumped into the deep end. It's an invigorating journey in many ways
> but, regarding the foundation especially, making an error has a big down
> side (especially since the site is close to the garage and house).
> 
> 73
> --Paul, wa0rse
> * Paul Beckmann*
> *Vista Meadows Homestead*
> *30125 719th Street*
> *Lake Township, MN 55041*
> *wa0rse at gmail.com <wa0rse at gmail.com>*
> *612-414-0302 (cell, leave msg)*

-- 
Chris Elmquist