Tree bolts

[DropTine]

Any using lag bolts to climb with? I figured to prep a bunch of trees where permitted I could use some kind of bolt with power drill to set em up quick

 

[Catskills]

theres a bunch of threads about this. One from yesterday too. Try a quick search. tons of info on here

 

[DropTine]

Ok thanks. Search tree bolts?

 

[redsquirrel]

Yes tree bolts. Ezkut drill bit or hand drill.

 

[DropTine]

Yup thanks guys. I found what I was looking for. FYI: 6" Grade 8, 3/8" bolts have a tensile strength of 150,000lbs/square inch.

 

[Bigshootnsuly]

I have been looking at doing this but haven’t found where to get bolts yet but feel like 6 inch bolts don’t give much room, thinking of trying 8 inch bolts and see what ones are best.


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[Catskills]

I have been looking at doing this but haven’t found where to get bolts yet but feel like 6 inch bolts don’t give much room, thinking of trying 8 inch bolts and see what ones are best.


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check some of the other threads on the subject. I know guys buy a bunch on ebay

Edit: also looks like some get them on amazon http://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/ez-kut-drill.7879/

 

[noxninja]

I get mine from a local hardware store.


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[DropTine]

I'm gonna try 6 1/2 " let you know how it goes. Should get them today and maybe get them on a tree by Thursday.

 

[kelly.jayp]

I have been looking at doing this but haven’t found where to get bolts yet but feel like 6 inch bolts don’t give much room, thinking of trying 8 inch bolts and see what ones are best.


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This is covered in some old threads - not recommended as the bolt can bend. And you have more room than you think - about as much or more than a screw in step.


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[DropTine]

I got some 1/2" x 6 1/2" bolts that I think are gonna work pretty good. Got them today.

 

[DropTine]

Never got out to put in the bolts yet... was thinking about rebar do think that would work?

 

[Craig S]

Never got out to put in the bolts yet... was thinking about rebar do think that would work?

I don't think rebar would be strong!! That is why the grade 8 bolt is used.

 

[DropTine]

Ok yeah was just a thought. Thanks

 

[EricS]

I’m 290lbs size 13 boots and grade 8 3/8”x6” bolts work great. I drill at a slight downhill angle and that keeps my boots tight to the tree.

 

[DropTine]

Yeah thanks I have grade 8 1/2" x 6" bolts I will use for a set. Probably just stay with using bolts and ameristeps