When Jerry Simmons sold his broadhead company, a decade or so ago, the new owner didn't continue the Woodpecker hand drill. By this time I had pretty much replaced my spurs with the drill & bolt system as my primary climbing method. Knowing that I had already went through a couple of Woodpecker drills I was concerned that if something happened to the only one that I had left, I would be out of business.
At the time the only option for a backup was the EZ-Kut drill so I ordered one. It just didn't compare to the Woodpecker, in quality or drilling ability. But, the main thing that I didn't like about the EZ-Kut is, the bit is 5/8" longer than the Woodpecker drill bit, and it takes 73 turns to drill a hole compared to the Woodpecker only taking 56 turns. That doesn't sound like much, but when you're drilling 10 holes those extra turns add up to 170 more than needed/necessary.
I was very interested in buying the new and improved Treehopper drill, but from what I understand the new Treehopper drill bit is the same length as the EZ-Kut. And, I assume that it will take the same number of turns. It's a great looking drill and I'm sure that it preforms good, but man that's a lot of unnecessary drilling.
So, I'm very thankful that I was recently gifted another Woodpecker drill from my hunting partner. Lloyd doesn't use it anymore and thought I should have it. My hunting years or winding down, and I believe I can make it to the end with the Woodpecker.
At the time the only option for a backup was the EZ-Kut drill so I ordered one. It just didn't compare to the Woodpecker, in quality or drilling ability. But, the main thing that I didn't like about the EZ-Kut is, the bit is 5/8" longer than the Woodpecker drill bit, and it takes 73 turns to drill a hole compared to the Woodpecker only taking 56 turns. That doesn't sound like much, but when you're drilling 10 holes those extra turns add up to 170 more than needed/necessary.
I was very interested in buying the new and improved Treehopper drill, but from what I understand the new Treehopper drill bit is the same length as the EZ-Kut. And, I assume that it will take the same number of turns. It's a great looking drill and I'm sure that it preforms good, but man that's a lot of unnecessary drilling.
So, I'm very thankful that I was recently gifted another Woodpecker drill from my hunting partner. Lloyd doesn't use it anymore and thought I should have it. My hunting years or winding down, and I believe I can make it to the end with the Woodpecker.