I have this one, don’t remember where I got it: http://www.affordablehomeelectronics.com/browseproducts/BES---CR1248---Heavy-Duty-Cable-Reel-Holder.HTML
From: David Milholen Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 8:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work Found these just looking around http://www.toolfetch.com/sumner-780941-no-60-screw-type-telescoping-reel-jack-for-26-to-56-diameter-reels.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=780941&gclid=CN62gI_Oq8MCFQwaaQodUFwAsw These are very similar or same ones I see the verizon pro guys use when working a site. Very versatile with respect of the pipe used to go between them. On 1/23/2015 4:42 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: That works too, but not too well. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Jan 23, 2015 5:41 PM, "That One Guy" <[email protected]> wrote: broomstick in a step ladder or mast between the back doors of the van if the douchebag tech pulled the standsd out and didnt put it back On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 4:29 PM, Jaime Solorza <[email protected]> wrote: We made a stand from unistrut and pipe. Adjustable for different size spools ...from LMR 400 to large Heliax spools. We used earth anchors to keep it from falling. We also had wooden ones for 1000 ft rolls of guyed wire...electrical houses carry the attachments and bracelets for C channel/ unistrut Jaime Solorza On Jan 23, 2015 3:13 PM, "Caleb Knauer" <[email protected]> wrote: Any suggestions for a cable reel stand for spooling cable/coax out on a tower run? Our improvised methods need updating, and my google-fu is weak and I'm only finding either junk or stuff that's waaaaay too expensive. Think a pair of jack stands with a rod between them but nicer and with less falling over. -- All parts should go together without forcing. You must remember that the parts you are reassembling were disassembled by you. Therefore, if you can't get them together again, there must be a reason. By all means, do not use a hammer. -- IBM maintenance manual, 1925 --
