The original Tower Jack is no longer made. A newer/better design is
manufactured by KF7P Metalworks:
http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/YellowJack.html
Called the "Yellow Jack".
That said, be EXTREMELY careful disassembling an old tower, particularly
one that you may not know much of its history or if it was installed
properly. Be sure you check the integrity of the tower itself AND the
guy anchors/guys. The safest way to take it down may be with a crane.
If you can..a sawzall/torch may be a better solution.
Be safe and understand what you're doing. I would check the Towertalk
archives on this subject.
On 10/13/2014 9:35 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:
It's called a "Tower Jack"...
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ-J68HZ-8P6HK-ZF2HZ-PJ4/K9HZ-VP5/K9HZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch
Staunton, Illinois
email: [email protected]
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joe
K2UF
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 9:34 PM
To: 'Robert G Strickland'; 'Elecraft'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT tower disassemble tool
I remember seeing that tool in magazine ads. I have a modified light weight
scissor jack to loosen tower sections. It loosens all three legs at the
same time. It works very well. If you don't find the rohn tool you might
consider the jack.
73 Joe K2UF
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robert
G Strickland
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 10:26 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] OT tower disassemble tool
I have to take down a 60ft Rohn-25 tower that's been up for 20 plus
years. I remember seeing a tool advertised in QST and CQ for just this
purpose. It resembled a long "lever" that was dimensioned for Rohn-25
specifically and helped to pry the sections apart. Any leads to this
"tool" would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
...robert
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73,
Gary K9GS
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Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com
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