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MOVING THE BEMIDJI, MN FIRE TOWER TO BOY SCOUT CAMP WILDERNESS 2007 Page #2 |
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Required fencing around the fire tower. |
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While the tower was laying on the ground, scout masters at camp replaced all the wood. |
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Tamarack was used for steps and platforms. Over 2” thick. |
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Lunch break in the camp mess hall, provide by Ranger Andy. |
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Picking up the base to lower on to the footing. |
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Swing the tower over the fencing. |
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Upper section ready and laying on a smaller trailer for attachment. |
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All bolt placements were right on. |
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Left to right: Andy Kietzman, camp ranger, (back) Ehren Inkel, Anthony Hensel, (In red) and Ken Nye in Front. |
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Next, move the middle section from the parking lot to the tower site. |
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Next, move the middle section from the parking lot to the tower site. |
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Moving by the shop. |
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Next, going by the back side of the mess hall. |
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On site, next to the tower base. |
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Needed two cranes to keep from bending the legs. |
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The middle section goes on the base with ease. |