How did I miss that????
Edit, I have to have them now!
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Edit, I have to have them now!
I paid my dues to get access to the sausage making here but let it lapse, and had a kid.
Is there a defined duty cycle, and a test requiring a certain number of duty cycles?
Or is it just “hang a bubba for as long as it takes him to blow a snot rocket and drop his platform?”
Yes, the info is in the video.
Had to pause it. There ya go. Static load, and cycle testing under load(although only 300lb) is a big step up from rednecking!
He should make a double step that rotates only one direction for storage. Adds 2-4” to stick length, keeps same profile for stacking though. Satisfy the rest of the folks who lose height with single step sticks.
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Might have sold it to them in the “lone wolf” sale…. But who knows
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Depends on the test. There is a “cycles” test as well.
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Honestly not bad looking, they got it done on the weight, esp on the 17”. Too much fiddle and I won’t use aiders hanging on a single point, so not for me but it’s interesting. Wonder why they didn’t make the standoff turn with the step, that would drastically reduce the fiddling and metal-metal clanking while stacking. Couldn’t flip step once set but worth the trade to me.
I am no stick engineer, but their are sticks with fixed standoffs and the LW design rotating standoffs.
Fixed usuall have sharp teeth, Beast sticks for example. On trees with lumps and bumps, they work by cutting into the tree so they make the tree conform to the stick.
The rotating standoffs are not sharp. They work by rotating so the sticks conform to the tree. I have used both and I find the rotating standoff sticks more solid and quieter to set on the tree.
You just nailed the problem with all the new sticks, platforms and stands. Mostly young guys that for some reason wont seem to listen to old rednecks that have used dang near everything ever made.
There's lots of sticks, only one Little Debbie.
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There may be only 1 set of sticks with rotating standoffs on the market soon if the patent comes through…
Not sure who you are referring to?
…If the owner of that IP is willing to follow through on steps required to prevent someone else from making money on their IP…
My understanding of patent law, based on experience working for a large company is.
If you were manufacturing a product, marketing it and selling it before another company files for a patent then the patent holder cannot stop you from continuing to sell a product using the design in question.
If you were manufacturing a product, marketing it and selling it before another company files for a patent then the patent holder cannot stop you from continuing to sell a product using the design in question.
I saw these today at GAOS. Couldn't believe how light. Owner was very nice and took time to answer questions. I asked where he was initially seeing the stick crack during the development process. He almost seemed surprised I asked. He said "didn't really see that" which I thought was an odd response. Would I buy them? Probably if I had the money. But, I don't, so I guess I'll suffer with a few more measly pounds on my back.
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Same meet him today vary nice guy answered every question, also mentioned that he’s working on double step version. Vary light, but doesn’t feel week or cheese
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Did a little searching and didn't see the sticks with holes, just fluted ones.
Did a little more searching and found LW uses 6061 aluminum.
Did some looking and found 6061 aluminum 1.250 x 1.250 x .125 6061 aluminum square tube at 36" for $15 each....plus shipping (may find locally ?) to make those "holy" tubing sticks Vs. drilling my XOP's for a trial ?
Couldn't find a weight chart.
Aluminum Extruded Square Tube 6061 T6
6061 is the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys. In the age hardened T6 temper, it offers excellent mechanical properties as well as reasonable corrosion resistance. Weldability and forming are good. Forming can be improved by annealing.
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Welcome to 2018, looks like 2024 may be a fun DIY year for you! The good old days. Heads up the novix and old lone wolfs are 1” tube, double check your XOPs before buying if you go that route.Did a little searching and didn't see the sticks with holes, just fluted ones.
Did a little more searching and found LW uses 6061 aluminum.
Did some looking and found 6061 aluminum 1.250 x 1.250 x .125 6061 aluminum square tube at 36" for $15 each....plus shipping (may find locally ?) to make those "holy" tubing sticks Vs. drilling my XOP's for a trial ?
Couldn't find a weight chart.
View attachment 99690Aluminum Extruded Square Tube 6061 T6
6061 is the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys. In the age hardened T6 temper, it offers excellent mechanical properties as well as reasonable corrosion resistance. Weldability and forming are good. Forming can be improved by annealing.
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Did a little searching and didn't see the sticks with holes, just fluted ones.
Did a little more searching and found LW uses 6061 aluminum.
Did some looking and found 6061 aluminum 1.250 x 1.250 x .125 6061 aluminum square tube at 36" for $15 each....plus shipping (may find locally ?) to make those "holy" tubing sticks Vs. drilling my XOP's for a trial ?
Couldn't find a weight chart.
View attachment 99690Aluminum Extruded Square Tube 6061 T6
6061 is the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys. In the age hardened T6 temper, it offers excellent mechanical properties as well as reasonable corrosion resistance. Weldability and forming are good. Forming can be improved by annealing.
Sticks should probably be 1” square if you plan on using any off the shelf steps or standoffs. If you can find 7075 tubing you can cut the wall thickness in half to 1/16” and save a substantial amount of weight.