My SAT-playground

I had some left-overs of 60x60x2mm pipes from the time I've build fence around the property. Left-overs were just enough to make the frame for the water tank. Frame is 1000x1000x2120mm. Already painted (not blue this time :D )
 

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As I have said earlier, principle of the water-tank installation is same as for antenna install, only the scale is different. Back to sat issues.... I will be doing 4,6m antenna installation this summer. And there is sketch of the ground platform. Idea is to dig 4 1000x1000x1000mm holes 1,5meters apart from each other (golden color). On top of those blocks to build metal frame out of 100x100mm (wall thickness 5-8mm) square pipes (gray). In the middle of this frame to install Andrew stand (green). In the future (in year or two), if I feel the need, will lift this platform ~3meters up (just to have better arc). So, before I go digging, appreciate some views on how to do it better :)
Add: To prevent usual question: This is not going to be Billiard table :-lol
 

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RimaNTSS said:
As I have said earlier, principle of the water-tank installation is same as for antenna install, only the scale is different. Back to sat issues.... I will be doing 4,6m antenna installation this summer. And there is sketch of the ground platform. Idea is to dig 4 1000x1000x1000mm holes 1,5meters apart from each other (golden color). On top of those blocks to build metal frame out of 100x100mm (wall thickness 5-8mm) square pipes (gray). In the middle of this frame to install Andrew stand (green). In the future (in year or two), if I feel the need, will lift this platform ~3meters up (just to have better arc). So, before I go digging, appreciate some views on how to do it better :)
Add: To prevent usual question: This is not going to be Billiard table :-lol
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Looking forward to this build Rima, summer's here now-- so crack on :)
 
Made a grid (looks like archeologists are looking for some treasure :-rofl2 ). Where red X will be cubes of cement. But still need to find laser lever to make threads horizontal.
 

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She was asking today: What are those threads for? I've said- archeological investigations! :D
 
From what I´ve seen on this and other threads, you appear to be a very resourceful chap who can make something from nothing, or " acquire " something to do the job!

Now I know you are all going to think I´m mad, but, I´ll say it anyway!

Any local car mechanic workshops closing down? Hydraulic car repair ramp would be ideal for you to be able to elevate the dish at a later date as may be required.

Just a thought!
 
It is not necessary to be resourceful to be able to make something from nothing ;) Car-repair business will always exists as # of cars is growing, so, I doubt it is easy to get ramp from them. But, good idea BTW.
 
Here in Spain, also in the UK, garages close on a regular basis and the equipment is often sold for " peanuts " or scrap metal value.
I´d get you one, but the postage..........
 
I think I have passed "no-return point" by starting digging :rolleyes: Now only two ways possible: I succeed or I fail o_O
I've changed my mind again.... will stick to producer's recommendation and will make one block of concrete (instead of 4). In my case that will be 3500 x3500 x 330mm , means about 10 tons of weight. Of course, some metal reinforcement will be made inside the block.
 

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So, was doing some digging and dirt relocation today. Hole is made. Will need to make wooden frame around the hole to make concrete block look nice. Luckily, I will not be mixing concrete by hands :), needed amount is too big.
 

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Do you think the body will ever be discovered?
 
Do you gonna use a pole in the midde or a few threaded rods ?
If a pole , I suggest to make a deeper section in the middle .
 
I will make completely flat surface of the concrete block and then will drill 8 holes for anchor-bolts.
 

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Aint it better to make a (wooden) copy of that foot plate with bended threaded rods and put them at the correct place before to fill the concrete ?
 
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