Treebolts revisited

[justsomedude]

I would imagine you would only want one bolt, the free rotation like a Pedal would make it way more comfortable

 

[justsomedude]

I'll have to some Osage pedals

 

[GoInLight]

The hand drill is quiet gets tiring though (depending upon the tree).
I use a pretty small drill that isn't horribly loud. Cheap Ryobi 9v

If you are going mobile and hunting fresh sign, do you use the drill to put your bolts in? If it's quiet enough not to spook deer, that would definitely be the way to go.

 

[Thedevine]

I used these last season and think they are a great viable option for those who can drill trees BUT! "beware of drastic temperature changes" .. last season I had a bunch of preset trees with these from bow season going into the Wisconsin gun opener and the night before gun opener we had a storm system that brought cold temps and snow. For whatever reason I could not get the bolts into the pre drilled holes gun opener morning! Not sure if the holes froze shut or that the tree holes swelled from the cold temps but it was game over for me that day with those! I had to resort back to old preset ladder stands!

 

[GBlevins92]

Anyone ever try this with half inch anchor bolts I came across this at the hardware store the other day .70 a piece thought I would experiment with it


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[justsomedude]

I used these last season and think they are a great viable option for those who can drill trees BUT! "beware of drastic temperature changes" .. last season I had a bunch of preset trees with these from bow season going into the Wisconsin gun opener and the night before gun opener we had a storm system that brought cold temps and snow. For whatever reason I could not get the bolts into the pre drilled holes gun opener morning! Not sure if the holes froze shut or that the tree holes swelled from the cold temps but it was game over for me that day with those! I had to resort back to old preset ladder stands!

That was ice. That is why I also have the hand drill with me to clean that out. It only happened to me once...just like your scenario

 

[Sipsey]

Anyone ever try this with half inch anchor bolts I came across this at the hardware store the other day .70 a piece thought I would experiment with it


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I would inquire as to the shear strength of the steel used in those. I've always liked a little safety cushion when it comes to the bolts for standing. Grade 8 bolts have a shear strength of 8-10,000 psi. Years ago I used what I could find and some would bend. I've heard some tragic tales of cold weather making marginal bolts brittle with a bad outcome. Be careful!

 

[justsomedude]

Anyone ever try this with half inch anchor bolts I came across this at the hardware store the other day .70 a piece thought I would experiment with it


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I would say No. We are using GRADE 8 Bolts. Also, that bent piece on the end will cause more harm than good. You don't slide off the end of the bolts.

 

[GoInLight]

Does anyone know of a super quiet drill that a lazy hunter can use instead of the hand drill?? I'm a mobile hunter, but that hand drill is rough on me. I need to be able to find hot sign and drill and hunt right then. Thanks for any help!!

 

[Thedevine]

Does anyone know of a super quiet drill that a lazy hunter can use instead of the hand drill?? I'm a mobile hunter, but that hand drill is rough on me. I need to be able to find hot sign and drill and hunt right then. Thanks for any help!!

One season in a pinch I put my hunting coat over the electric drill I was using and it muffled it some....

 

[IkemanTX]

I wonder if a bit and brace would work... it is more bulky, but MUCH easier to drill with.


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[Sipsey]

I wonder if a bit and brace would work... it is more bulky, but MUCH easier to drill with.


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I tried a bit & brace a few years ago. It's bulkiness seemed to outweigh any benefit. The folding ezkut & the older woodpecker drills just take a little practice to become more efficient. At 66 I still find I can set up a tree to 20' or so in about 10 minutes. Practice your technique of spacing and it help your speed. The fellow who first demonstrated the drill & bolt method for me had a tree in his backyard that he had used for practice & teaching over several years. It had many grown over holes with no detrimental effect. Use a tree in your yard, it won't hurt it.

 

[GoInLight]

Think I might have to suck it up and use the ez cut again this year. I'm going to experiment with some other battery powered drills. If I hit the jack pot on one I'll let y'all know.

 

[noxninja]

I got the electric drill bit (thanks @justsomedude for the advice). Prestting it would be the only way to go but on the fly hand drill is going to be in my bag


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[justsomedude]

I just tried a Ryobi 12v drill inside of a Hand Muff! SUCCESS.
It is substantially quieter. You can run it at slow speed and it is still much faster than the hand drill.

I said this before...drilling a tree at noon for an evening hunt isn't too bad as long as you aren't right up on a bed.
I hunt woods surrounded by small farms and the sound of a power tool is normal.

 

[GoInLight]

I just tried a Ryobi 12v drill inside of a Hand Muff! SUCCESS.
It is substantially quieter. You can run it at slow speed and it is still much faster than the hand drill.

I said this before...drilling a tree at noon for an evening hunt isn't too bad as long as you aren't right up on a bed.
I hunt woods surrounded by small farms and the sound of a power tool is normal.

That's exactly what I was thinking! I'm glad to hear it works. Thank you!

 

[swampsnyper]

I tried a bit & brace a few years ago. It's bulkiness seemed to outweigh any benefit. The folding ezkut & the older woodpecker drills just take a little practice to become more efficient. At 66 I still find I can set up a tree to 20' or so in about 10 minutes. Practice your technique of spacing and it help your speed. The fellow who first demonstrated the drill & bolt method for me had a tree in his backyard that he had used for practice & teaching over several years. It had many grown over holes with no detrimental effect. Use a tree in your yard, it won't hurt it.

You sir and Mr Warren Womack make me feel like a wimpy lil kid. I'm good to go on the right side of the tree. The left bolts whip me. Lol

 

[GoInLight]

You sir and Mr Warren Womack make me feel like a wimpy lil kid. I'm good to go on the right side of the tree. The left bolts whip me. Lol

I hate to admit it, but when I first started I spent 10 min drilling the wrong way with my left hand. I'd try right and it'd drill fine, I switch to left and it wouldn't drill. By the time I got up that tree I was whipped!! I guess if you're gonna be dumb you gotta be tough.

 

[justsomedude]

Using a tether makes hand drilling easier. Some trees are easier than others

 

[Swampfox]

Had this drill laying around the house so I put it to use. Great power for a 12volt and drilled 2 tree and the battery indicator still says full. Super light and compact as well.

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