Rohn 25g Having trouble getting the sections together. Any help will be much appreciated!!!
Bobby
Bobby
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Need help with this damn tower.
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Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
A tool like this is used to pull the sections together or apart. A high lift jack could probably do it for half the price.
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Have you tried using ratchet straps? You can really get creative with those things.
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
One on each side to pull it in straight! Perfect!
I was thinking ratchet straps and a come along.
Yep. Wrap one around a section if the legs need some tweaking. Put the squeeze on it.
BJ radionut
Supporting Member and 6m addict
Yeah youre going to need a tool to help press the sections together and maybe a few cans of silicone lube.
That what I had to do with my new Trylon tower. It does not have tubular legs like the Rohn but I had to use a ratchet strap on one or two sections to pull the legs into place to fit the next section. Just wrap the strap around the legs and draw it tight while tweaking and nudging whichever way is needed to get them to align.
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Invite them over then break out the new tower and a few shovels...
Invite them over then break out the new tower and a few shovels...
Sad to say it’s become true. Men didn’t much mind a clean job like this once-upon-a-time. It’s a bit of competition as to who’s the cannier beak.
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Slo , said it Right ! Because of a Gran Moll Seizure I can't go on my roof . Had roofer install new Rohn 6' Tri Pod as Bobby suggested , everyone says they are going to help ( Locals ) I been waiting over a year now ! Go Figure ? Stay Healthy & Safe ! 73 & God Bless ! Leo
Go Figure ? Stay Healthy & Safe ! 73 & God Bless ! Leo
BJ radionut
Supporting Member and 6m addict
Last set-up I did was 3 sections of 25G for new OTA/TV antenna.
Many times Used or New, the galvanizing "beads" up at the end of the couplings.
I take a large Uni-Bit and reamed that edge off, this also "slightly flares" out the coupling sleeve.
Then next buff the "stubbed" section with a wire brush or mild flat file, till the end was clean.
Anti-Seize or like #90 weight gear lube both sections.
My bottom section was already connected to the tilt base. I then layed that section down, laying a long 2 x 4 under it. Next section on ground blocked with 2 x 4. line the section up and start the 2 legs only (section is slightly tilted away from base). Push it forward and raise the section up to line up the last (Top) sleeve. I have even gave that "peg" a "slap" with a recoiless hammer to pop it what ever direction it needs to line up.
Once I have all 3 legs lined up, pick the section up and start the "wobble" until the legs are pushed together and you can slip one of the bolts thru the hole. Nut it temporally.
...continue the wobble until you can do the same with another mounting hole.
Get the idea?
Then once you have it lined up this way, not uncommon to have all the holes NOT line up (again galvanizing reduces the openings) Then take a bit and run the other holes (5/16th's) Place those bolts/washers. etc.; in. Tighten those hand tight. Remove the other bolts ONE at a time. Ream and hand tighten each...Once all 6 bolts installed and hand tighten. wrench and ratchet them down.
Repeat each...then raise it up.
If your installing with tower standing up...ratchet straps and Hammer will most certainly be frustrating.
It can be done, I have done it by MYSELF with a ginpole and climbing belt, and a bucket full of extra bolts etc. tools etc.
It ain't fun!!! but doable
GL
All the Best
Gary
Many times Used or New, the galvanizing "beads" up at the end of the couplings.
I take a large Uni-Bit and reamed that edge off, this also "slightly flares" out the coupling sleeve.
Then next buff the "stubbed" section with a wire brush or mild flat file, till the end was clean.
Anti-Seize or like #90 weight gear lube both sections.
My bottom section was already connected to the tilt base. I then layed that section down, laying a long 2 x 4 under it. Next section on ground blocked with 2 x 4. line the section up and start the 2 legs only (section is slightly tilted away from base). Push it forward and raise the section up to line up the last (Top) sleeve. I have even gave that "peg" a "slap" with a recoiless hammer to pop it what ever direction it needs to line up.
Once I have all 3 legs lined up, pick the section up and start the "wobble" until the legs are pushed together and you can slip one of the bolts thru the hole. Nut it temporally.
...continue the wobble until you can do the same with another mounting hole.
Get the idea?
Then once you have it lined up this way, not uncommon to have all the holes NOT line up (again galvanizing reduces the openings) Then take a bit and run the other holes (5/16th's) Place those bolts/washers. etc.; in. Tighten those hand tight. Remove the other bolts ONE at a time. Ream and hand tighten each...Once all 6 bolts installed and hand tighten. wrench and ratchet them down.
Repeat each...then raise it up.
If your installing with tower standing up...ratchet straps and Hammer will most certainly be frustrating.
It can be done, I have done it by MYSELF with a ginpole and climbing belt, and a bucket full of extra bolts etc. tools etc.
It ain't fun!!! but doable
GL
All the Best
Gary
Got it done tower is built!!!
Now all i have to do is get it on the house mount!!
NOTE TO SELF CHANNEL LOCKS ARE YOUR FRIEND!!
Now all i have to do is get it on the house mount!!
NOTE TO SELF CHANNEL LOCKS ARE YOUR FRIEND!!