...since BX is sheet metal legs - and thin ones at that - I would not
recommend a crane - if you go off of vertical you start asking a lot
from the BX stuff - lets put it this way - if a section of it was laying
on sawhorses supported at each end I would not walk across it!
YMMV, MHO and all the usual disclaimers...
K4OJ
Jeff Burns wrote:
>I am still trying to decide if I want the free tower that has been offered
>to me. If I do take it what is the best way to take down a 56-ft BX tower?
>
>I have contacted a ham that does tower work. He will charge me $150 if I
>help with the groundwork. He uses a gin pole. I forgot to ask if he had
>insurance, and I am skeptical about doing the groundwork.
>
>I also contacted the local sign company. They charge $90 an hour for their
>crane. They were supposed to have someone drive by and take a look and call
>me back, but I have not heard from them. If I do go with the crane what can
>I do to minimize the crane time?
>
>Jeff Burns
>
>AD9T
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