On Nov 6, 7:29*pm, Jim wrote:
I got lots of personal responses on this question at a ham site, and
have decided to order the Hazer tram system. *One fellow told me how
he adapted an inexpensive electric winch to his system as he is
handicapped.

On Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:25:55 -0600, Jim wrote:
I have been thinking of purchasing a HAZER tram system, but after
reading all the reviews all over the web I'm kind of leery.

Anyone out there using one? *If so, I would like to start a dialog or
swap E-Mail or call you on phone to find which model you are using,
and what problems you have had with the system. *The reviews seem
to go 10 to 1 against the Hazer, recommending a crank up tower....

I would appreciate any comments and recommendations and
in general should *I waste my money on the thing or does it work
as advertised?

73,

Jim, WA5DXP
wdxp at cox dot net

Jim
The hinge on my fold over is corroded so I am about to build my own
"hazer"
I am using the square extruded aluminum that is available in the
stores and I have oibtained
some ball bearing pads that are used for inter conveyor use. Each of
the tubular tower sections
will be in contact only with these bearing pads so they are either
side of the tower tubular section which allows them
to by-pass connecting bolts with out hinderence. The addition of
combination ladder hooks provide a measure of safety.
The cost of such is way below anything that you can get commercialy
and the electric
winch is available on E bay for about $100. The structure of the above
is of a nut aand bolt type so welding availability is not a factor.
Have fun
Art