Jeff lowers the first of the two remaining RPSLs over the west wall. |
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We set the poles next to their piers for now. |
The first RPSL sitting next to its pier and strapped to the 2nd floor girder. |
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Paul bringing the second RPSL over from the log racks. |
Cutting the flare off the butt end. |
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Jeff holds the cutoff so the bottom of the log won't split when the saw cuts through. |
A good, clean cut. |
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Paul planes a few high spots to create a level base. |
Jeff is acting a bit square ? |
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I think he's off about a quarter-bubble. |
Cutting off the top of the RPSL at 40 feet - two feet more than the approximate final length. |
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Jeff holding the top cutoff while Paul cuts through. |
Lifting the second RPSL over the wall. |
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Setting the butt end next to its pier while the top rests on the wall. |
We lifted the top end as far as the excavator would reach... |
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...then attached block and tackle to pull the pole the rest of the way up until it was vertical. |
Paul and Jillena rig up a block and tackle set in preparation to raise the pole the rest of the way. |
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Both RPSLs now in place and secured to the 2nd floor girders. |