11-06-2012, 09:10 PM
Got the offending material removed from the columns. Cut out about 2 1/2 inches, rather than grind away the welds I simply cut out the length needed and butt welded it back together.
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Standing roughly where they belong, now the crane goes over them.
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Will see if I can get them bolted down tomorrow. Ordered the epoxy for the concrete anchors, need to rent a Hilti drill, 3/4 holes are a little much for my small hammer drill.
Standing roughly where they belong, now the crane goes over them.
Will see if I can get them bolted down tomorrow. Ordered the epoxy for the concrete anchors, need to rent a Hilti drill, 3/4 holes are a little much for my small hammer drill.
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Greg
Greg