Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
Got a set of Greenlee 683. Kinda beefy but we are running some larger spools lately. Pretty sturdy setup. On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 9:49 PM, Ken Hohhof af...@kwisp.com wrote: That company’s name is probably holding them back. Also probably lots of people looking for violins and tubas going WTF? From: Chris Herrington Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 8:25 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work I have been handling cable for 30 years, and find that the carriers I get from this company are the best. http://www.musicsupply.com/shop.php?cat=13 http://www.musicsupply.com/shop.php?cat=14 I am actually surprised that they have not broken into distribution, and seem to focus on just one industry, but these are great sturdy products. Chris Herrington, PMP, RCDD/OSPWD Specialist FCC Lic. # PG-11-19440 Cell 714-309-8714 ch...@fsc.com From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of That One Guy Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 5:37 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work We had these made before I was here On Jan 23, 2015 4:13 PM, Caleb Knauer cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way too expensive. Think a pair of jack stands with a rod between them but nicer and with less falling over.
Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
That company’s name is probably holding them back. Also probably lots of people looking for violins and tubas going WTF? From: Chris Herrington Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 8:25 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work I have been handling cable for 30 years, and find that the carriers I get from this company are the best. http://www.musicsupply.com/shop.php?cat=13 http://www.musicsupply.com/shop.php?cat=14 I am actually surprised that they have not broken into distribution, and seem to focus on just one industry, but these are great sturdy products. Chris Herrington, PMP, RCDD/OSPWD Specialist FCC Lic. # PG-11-19440 Cell 714-309-8714 ch...@fsc.com From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of That One Guy Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 5:37 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work We had these made before I was here On Jan 23, 2015 4:13 PM, Caleb Knauer cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way too expensive. Think a pair of jack stands with a rod between them but nicer and with less falling over.
Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
I have been handling cable for 30 years, and find that the carriers I get from this company are the best. http://www.musicsupply.com/shop.php?cat=13 http://www.musicsupply.com/shop.php?cat=14 I am actually surprised that they have not broken into distribution, and seem to focus on just one industry, but these are great sturdy products. Chris Herrington, PMP, RCDD/OSPWD Specialist FCC Lic. # PG-11-19440 Cell 714-309-8714 ch...@fsc.com From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of That One Guy Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 5:37 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work We had these made before I was here On Jan 23, 2015 4:13 PM, Caleb Knauer cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way too expensive. Think a pair of jack stands with a rod between them but nicer and with less falling over.
Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
This is what I have been looking at. A recent crew we contracted had a perfect setup but I didn't think to ask what they were, doh. On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 9:47 PM, David Milholen dmilho...@wletc.com wrote: 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=googleutm_medium=cseutm_term=780941gclid=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 thatoneguyst...@gmail.com 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 losguyswirel...@gmail.com 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 cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way 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 --
Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
Rack-a-tier. Super portable. On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 7:38 AM, Caleb Knauer cknauer.li...@gmail.com wrote: This is what I have been looking at. A recent crew we contracted had a perfect setup but I didn't think to ask what they were, doh. On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 9:47 PM, David Milholen dmilho...@wletc.com wrote: 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=googleutm_medium=cseutm_term=780941gclid=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 thatoneguyst...@gmail.com 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 losguyswirel...@gmail.com 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 cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way 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 -- -- -- *Sam Lambie* Taosnet Wireless Tech. 575-758-7598 Office www.Taosnet.com http://www.newmex.com
[AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
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 way too expensive. Think a pair of jack stands with a rod between them but nicer and with less falling over.
Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
Use a Conduit in the corner of the fenced area 'if the douchebag tech pulled the standsd out and didnt put it back Erich Kaiser North Central Tower Consulting er...@northcentraltower.com Office: 630-621-4804 Cell: 630-777-9291 On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Josh Luthman j...@imaginenetworksllc.com 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 thatoneguyst...@gmail.com 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 losguyswirel...@gmail.com 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 cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way 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
Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
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 thatoneguyst...@gmail.com 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 losguyswirel...@gmail.com 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 cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way 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
Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
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 cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way too expensive. Think a pair of jack stands with a rod between them but nicer and with less falling over.
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=googleutm_medium=cseutm_term=780941gclid=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 thatoneguyst...@gmail.com mailto:thatoneguyst...@gmail.com 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 losguyswirel...@gmail.com mailto:losguyswirel...@gmail.com 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 cknauer.li...@gmail.com mailto:cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way 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 --
Re: [AFMUG] Cable reel stand for tower work
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: af@afmug.com 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=googleutm_medium=cseutm_term=780941gclid=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 thatoneguyst...@gmail.com 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 losguyswirel...@gmail.com 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 cknauer.li...@gmail.com 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 way 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 --
