For those who have suggested utility poles for the swingset, I've done a little checking. My local EMC contact was not in so I had to leave a message for a return call. The person I spoke with there said that they do, on occassion, have used poles for sale. Just don't know yet what they have now (if any) or what they cost.
I got a price for 2 new CCA-treated poles. 9" diameter at the top, 16' long delivered is just under $400. OUCH!! But, even if I have to do that, I'll still be about half the cost of the original quote I got from my local swingset place. I will have to add in the rental fee for an PHD and 12" auger. Of course, if my local EMC comes through, I'm sure it will A LOT less.
Now, for another question. I've never used a PHD on my tractor (NH TC29D). What is the maximum depth I could expect to attain with this equipment. 4 feet? Think I could get 5 feet? I'm clueless here.
Right now, I'm just weighing my options between the utility pole vs A-frame construction. I can easily handle A-frame. The utility pole will take a little more engineering effort on my part, namely getting the holes sufficiently deep and securely attaching the 6x6 swingbeam to the tops of the poles.
Thanks for all of the feedback thus far.
I got a price for 2 new CCA-treated poles. 9" diameter at the top, 16' long delivered is just under $400. OUCH!! But, even if I have to do that, I'll still be about half the cost of the original quote I got from my local swingset place. I will have to add in the rental fee for an PHD and 12" auger. Of course, if my local EMC comes through, I'm sure it will A LOT less.
Now, for another question. I've never used a PHD on my tractor (NH TC29D). What is the maximum depth I could expect to attain with this equipment. 4 feet? Think I could get 5 feet? I'm clueless here.
Right now, I'm just weighing my options between the utility pole vs A-frame construction. I can easily handle A-frame. The utility pole will take a little more engineering effort on my part, namely getting the holes sufficiently deep and securely attaching the 6x6 swingbeam to the tops of the poles.
Thanks for all of the feedback thus far.