I to have damaged stubborn booms with chain wrench, To much pressure at the
fulcrum pivot point.
I have two rubber straps wrenches, I use then UP the tower to rotate booms
for element maintenance
To many time I have seen the guy grab the nearest element to level the boom
and Now we end up with trouble . So these guys come in Handy.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-pc-strap-wrench-set/p-00945570000P I have
loosend booms with them but the truth is I had the mast bracket lagged to a
wooden horse
and had two straps as the twisting pulling tool. another flat boom to mast
plate would be the next plan of attack if the wrenches failed and the do not
always budge a stubborn
over tightened boom...
Wayne W3EA
> From: hinrgdj@gmail.com
> To: georgeK5KG@aol.com; towertalk@contesting.com
> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:08:40 -0500
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to disassemble a boom?
>
> Be careful of chain wrenches! The pivot point of the leverage arm can punch
> thru 1/8" wall tubing easily if a really tight fit. Soak for days with PB
> blaster or Kroil before the heavy artillery.
>
> Mike, K4EAR
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> > K7LXC@aol.com
> > Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 3:07 PM
> > To: georgeK5KG@aol.com; towertalk@contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to disassemble a boom?
> >
> > Hiya, George --
> >
> > Long time no see. How're you doing?
> >
> > You'll get lots of answers so here are a couple. Heat one piece of
> the boom
> > and freeze the other piece. Use some Liquid Wrench liberally.
> >
> > I've found that a chain wrench is REAL handy when dealing with round
> > objects like booms and masts.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Steve K7LXC
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