[RE-wrenches] Gin Pole

[Mac Lewis]

Hello Wrenches,

I am considering a service call that requires dropping a 60' guyed wind
turbine tower.  I am comfortable checking out turbines, but I've never
dropped or erected one.  The original installer is no longer in business in
the area.  I am trying to figure out the best way to do this.  According to
the owner, originally a gin pole was used to erect the tower.  How tall
should a gin pole be in order to drop a 60' tower?  I've been doing
internet research and it seems doable (and fun).  What info do I need about
the site to do this properly and safely?

Thanks

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Mac Lewis

*"Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates*
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