Either your option 1 or 3 would work fine, I'm sure. Number 2 is likely to
end up with an inverted Vee scenario, as you suspect.
3 might be a bit quicker, but involves more work on the tower. I'd
personally go with # 1, make a platform so working at 10' level is
convenient and make sure I had an electric impact wrench - they are great
for taking out those paint covered, scarred bolts and nuts in record time.
73 Don
VE6JY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linuxwhat" <linux@kolb.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 04:03
Subject: [TowerTalk] tower disassembly questions
I recently purchaded a 200' guyed tower for next to nothing and have some
questions on disassembly.
If an expert lives farly close to Jackson, TN I would consider paying for
assistance.
At this point I don't know a lot about the tower other then it has 20" faces
and is made from 2" angle iron. I am going to inspect the tower in a few
days and need some tips on what to look for to determine if I am going to
attempt to get it down.
I am hopeful that since it is made from angle rather then from tube it will
be a lot easier to evaluate it's structural integruity. Ofter tower made
from tube have conceled damage from rust and improper bolt installation.
I plan to hire an 80ton crane capable of lifting 8000lbs at 200' feet.
I have 3 different ideas I am considering. I am open to other suggestions.
1. I am thinking the safest and fastest approach will be to hire a crane to
attach to the top. Lift up and remove sections from the bottom and then just
lower it down in sections. Maybe remove 10 or 20' at a time from the bottom
until we get down to 100' then lay it over.
2. Another option is to attach a little over half the way up and lay the
tower down. My fear is that it isn't stong enoughf and may bend from the
weight.
3. Atach to the top and unbolt the top 100' feet and lay it over
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