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Re: Topband: Edger for burying ground radials ?

To: Ed Stallman <n5dg@airmail.net>
Subject: Re: Topband: Edger for burying ground radials ?
From: W2pm <w2pm@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:00:44 -0500
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I've used edgers and they create a nice slice in the ground but it's  
still a chore to run the radials in same without staples. So I just  
staple the wires to the ground now in a grassy area. The lawnmowing  
and leaf raking takes a toll but it's simple to replace the wires in  
the winter before ground freezes.

I think the best method for in ground radials is a plow type rig just  
like as shown in on4uns book.  Use an old license plate for the blade.

Sent from my iPod

On Dec 11, 2009, at 22:39, Ed Stallman <n5dg@airmail.net> wrote:

> I would like to know if anyone has used an edger to cut small groves
> in the ground for burying radials ? If this will work , I'm going to
> need something heavy duty. something like what's in the link below
> ...because I have allot of radials to bury at least an inch beneath
> the soil, 2 would be better. I have this bahiagrass in my pasture and
> this stuff is tough . From reading the add's on these edgers, most
> say they will cut up to 2.5 inches in depth. I've never  had the need
> for an edger, so I'm asking will this make  a fairly clean cut to  
> lay my wire?
>
> I know their are better way's but I don't have a tractor and I can't
> staple them to the ground .
>
> what do y'all think, will this work ?
>
> Ed N5DG
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> http://cgi.ebay.com/Earthquake-400028-Earthquake-Edger-3hp-Close-out-New_W0QQitemZ280425700022QQcategoryZ29520QQcmdZViewItem#vi-content
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