Roger (K8RI) wrote:
> Paul Young wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> I just got myself a 2nd hand 40ft tilt over tower.
>> The base is post mount, and I need to set it into a 3ft SQ
>> block of concrete. I don't have a sleeve to go over the
>> 6 inch box section that needs to go into the ground and
>> was wondering if I covered it with 1 thick layer of a
>>
>>
> <snip>
> As an alternative, how about a pipe, or tube (Culvert section?)
> *slightly* larger than the post? Pour the concrete around that, put the
> post into the pipe and pour sand into the area between the post and
>
BTW: That sand should be clean and pure. Not something dug up out of
the back yard. (Unless it's an unusual back yard)<:-))
73 again,
Roger (K8RI)
> pipe. Of course the pipe and post overlap would need to be long enough
> to provide the required support. The pipe and sand can provide a very
> rigid mount when done properly and IF allowed in your area. This has
> been a preferred method of mounting small to medium size telescopes
> which are sensitive to vibration and where even a light wind can cause
> noticeable movement.
>
<snip>
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