A tool such as that shown in Fig. 7.57 can be constructed out of pipe to straighten twisted U-channel posts [48]. Similar devices with a metal U-shape at the end of a pipe handle can be constructed to realign shaped wood posts and square tubing. A large pipe wrench can also be used to realign U-channel and square-tube supports. Small signs should be mounted at 90° to the road.
U. S. Customary Units, in
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A. |
1 Pc — 38 I. D. BLACK PIPE — 1270 LONG |
1.5 I. D.—48 |
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B. |
1 Pc — 16 X 75 X 255 LONG |
s/e X 3 X 10 |
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c. |
1 Pc-20 X 20 X 15 LONG |
3/4 X 3/4 X V2 |
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D. |
1 Pc-6 x 20 x 510 LONG |
1/4 X 3/4 X 20 |
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E. |
1 Pc — 10 X 10 X 75 LONG |
3/8 X 3/B X 3 |
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R |
1 — CLEVIS SLIP HOOK (REMOVE EYE) |
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FIGURE 7.57 Shop-fabricated tool to straighten twisted U-channel. |
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