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OTC DIY Climbing sticks?

SnakeEater

SnakeEater

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Has anyone built climbing sticks entirely from parts purchased at a hardware store over the counter? If so could you post some pics of parts and sticks?

Trying to get some ideas and need something to do. Or if there is a thread like this already please shoot me the link. Not trying to do any welding, just some cutting and drilling then bolting it all together.


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SnakeEater said:
Has anyone built climbing sticks entirely from parts purchased at a hardware store over the counter? If so could you post some pics of parts and sticks?

Trying to get some ideas and need something to do. Or if there is a thread like this already please shoot me the link. Not trying to do any welding, just some cutting and drilling then bolting it all together.


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If you are going to use u-bolts get them in steel, not stainless steel. I had one snap off due to tightening.
 
You should really inspect your ropes and saddle well before you start up a tree.

Have done some idea mock ups with aluminum parts from Lowes. I would not climb on it. Too thin and too soft.
 
BTaylor said:
You should really inspect your ropes and saddle well before you start up a tree.

Have done some idea mock ups with aluminum parts from Lowes. I would not climb on it. Too thin and too soft.
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Yeah I’m concerned about that as well. Got parts for my ideal 1 stick coming from guys on here and DanO but I was curious if it could be done. The more I look around hardware stores the more I think the only part you can save on would be the 1” aluminum square pipe. The rest I don’t think I would go cheap on.


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SnakeEater said:
Yeah I’m concerned about that as well. Got parts for my ideal 1 stick coming from guys on here and DanO but I was curious if it could be done. The more I look around hardware stores the more I think the only part you can save on would be the 1” aluminum square pipe. The rest I don’t think I would go cheap on.


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I wouldn't even skimp on 1" tube myself. Here is a quick comparison of the strength properties. 6063-T5 (Lowe's) 6061-T6 (@DanO )


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I used the square tubing from Lowes but encased it in aluminum angle on opposite corners for a double thickness of aluminum. I built a platform post with it. I haven't tried making climbing sticks this way.

DIY platform question

Where in upstate NY are you? Western? Otsego county, Oneonta/Cooperstown area, pretty much center of the state.
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bj139 said:
I used the square tubing from Lowes but encased it in aluminum angle on opposite corners for a double thickness of aluminum. I built a platform post with it. I haven't tried making climbing sticks this way.

DIY platform question

Where in upstate NY are you? Western? Otsego county, Oneonta/Cooperstown area, pretty much center of the state.
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Thanks, I’ll check it out. I found 3’ of 1” square steel pipe for $6 yesterday. I’m going to try that out and see how well it works.


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73Challenger said:
I purchased the standoffs from Dano and the rest of the materials for fie sticks was less than $60.
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I think I’ll be going that same route when I build a set. I got some parts from EWO coming for my ideal 1 stick attempt but plan to build full sticks in the future.


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3/8" x 2" 6061 flat stock cut to 9". Measued down 1/2" and marked out the 1/4" holes 1/2" apart. I cut through the center of the holes on a verticle band saw with a gate. I the measured 1/2" down on each end and 1/2" from the center on the bottom and cut along that line for the taper. I used a mill to cut the slot for attaching to the stick.

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73Challenger said:
3/8" x 2" 6061 flat stock cut to 9". Measued down 1/2" and marked out the 1/4" holes 1/2" apart. I cut through the center of the holes on a verticle band saw with a gate. I the measured 1/2" down on each end and 1/2" from the center on the bottom and cut along that line for the taper. I used a mill to cut the slot for attaching to the stick.

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That’s real good stuff man! Now...I need to get some more tools lol

This site keeps me busy but keeps me spending money too


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