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???DIY Woodpecker Drills????

Man, I bet a full sized bit and brace is HEAVY!


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IkemanTX said:
Man, I bet a full sized bit and brace is HEAVY!


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I made a few over the years. The easiest one was an old 3/8" ratchet. I fitted the drill bit in a set screw socket, then drilled a hole and fitted a wooden handle in the ratchet handle end. Pop the socket off and it fits nicely in a pocket.
 
Well, I broke down and paid EZKut the $60 they wanted for their hand drill. Since it folds so small, and is so light. I'll carry the kreg bit and power drill before season, and hand drill in season.


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Could you not just use lag bolt and a ratchet instead of bolts and a drill bit. Lags are pointed and would work like screw in steps. A 7 inch 3/8 lag grade A is less than a buck. In season use a ratchet out of season use an cordless impact. Anyone try this , I might.
 
Ontariofarmer said:
Could you not just use lag bolt and a ratchet instead of bolts and a drill bit. Lags are pointed and would work like screw in steps. A 7 inch 3/8 lag grade A is less than a buck. In season use a ratchet out of season use an cordless impact. Anyone try this , I might.
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That could definitely work, but I don't want to leave anything in the tree that would draw attention to the fact that the tree has been prepped. Also, I'm really cheap and I like that I paid $20 for 25 bolts ONCE and won't have to pay again in my lifetime, regardless of the number of trees I prep.


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Sipsey said:
I made a few over the years. The easiest one was an old 3/8" ratchet. I fitted the drill bit in a set screw socket, then drilled a hole and fitted a wooden handle in the ratchet handle end. Pop the socket off and it fits nicely in a pocket.
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I like that idea.
 
IkemanTX said:
Well, I broke down and paid EZKut the $60 they wanted for their hand drill. Since it folds so small, and is so light. I'll carry the kreg bit and power drill before season, and hand drill in season.


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I just keep the hand drill on me in season in case I need to clean up a hole. I did not enjoy doing a whole tree with one.
 
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