In a message dated 9/27/2002 9:07:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
> Weld it with a 1/16" or
> larger groove weld using E70xx electrode
I was told never to weld to a tower that was under vertical load. The welding
changes the metallurgy of the tower leg.
I agree with the angle iron fix, except I would use u bolts instead of
welding. I used that fix on a tower that lasted until a hurricane took it
down.
Tom, K5RC
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