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Tree bolts

DropTine

DropTine

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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
 
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.
 
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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I get mine from a local hardware store.


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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.
 
Bigshootnsuly said:
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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I got some 1/2" x 6 1/2" bolts that I think are gonna work pretty good. Got them today.
 
Never got out to put in the bolts yet... was thinking about rebar do think that would work?
 
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.
 
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
 
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