Current status of mounting the VP 2, for those who might be interested.
tshattuck,
I was able to find a rough sawn western red cedar, untreated about 140 miles for $85. Since I don't own a vehicle large enough haul a post 8-10' long, rental had to be considered. That raised the post price to about $250. Whoa!
So I tried the local lumber yard that had previously told me that they could not find any kiln dried after treatment posts. This time I asked about the
cedar post, 8-10 feet, 6x6 (which may be overkill, but I live in Kansas on the prairie and the wind is called Mariah
or worse. If am going to use this post as an anchor for attaching an anemometer mast, then I want something very solid. They have access to such a post from their supplier. Takes 10 days or so.
Anyway, the local price is $131 for the post, delivered to the local lumber yard from Lincoln, NE or some such. I won't do any better. I have exhausted all other possible sources. $131 is a lot. But it is less than any other source I can find.
I thought this little story was interesting because it shows how much prices have risen, how different having access to "things" can be out here. And I am better off than some others.
I really want to thank you for your posts. I want to try to stay with wood for a base post. More comfortable with it. I may have a question or two,
could I pm you or just post here?
Thanks again. To everyone who has contributed to my handwringing posts on this subject.