justsomedude
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I would imagine you would only want one bolt, the free rotation like a Pedal would make it way more comfortable
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
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 scenarioI 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!
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!
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.
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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One season in a pinch I put my hunting coat over the electric drill I was using and it muffled it some....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!!
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.I wonder if a bit and brace would work... it is more bulky, but MUCH easier to drill with.
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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.
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