I use an old rock drill bit that I found on a jobsite, but I’m finding it pretty heavy to haul out there, what does everybody else use ?
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I use an old rock drill bit that I found on a jobsite, but I’m finding it pretty heavy to haul out there, what does everybody else use ?
Mine is similar to this. Solid steel and heavy as $%^& but works well.
https://www.lowes.ca/product/digging...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
Leaf spring out of a pickup works well for a blade. I welded it into a 1 1/2" tube.
I've seen a million homemade bars, most are made with a rebar shaft and a pipe for the T handle. Usually a clay tooth from an auger or a piece of cutting edge from a loader bucket welded on the end. I made a light duty one with pipe for a handle and a flatbar chisel on the end but it doesn't penetrate like a heavy bar if you use it to check while walking.
I have a solid steel bar heavy as sin with a pointed end thing pokes thru 2.5 inches no problem with one hit. I get cautious when it pokes thru on the first hit gotta stop and check around. . Just did a nice walk before dark 2.5 inches under the snow gotta be over 5 without the snow on spots lol. Going to be close to some broken up fresh stuff might do some trolling [emoji1787].
Going to try for a Whittie tomorrow [emoji106]
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Same idea here, only difference is a wooden handle. Cold steel on a cold day sucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tigboy 304
Until I see over 16 inches of ice I don't bother with an auger, good exercise in the old chop chop.
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I like the idea of a wood handle.Quote:
Originally Posted by oaknut
I've made several over the years for friends. 3/4" pipe, 4 ft. long with about a 6" T welded to top (rope spliced on of course) I'll use an old cold chisel for the head or a piece of leaf spring sharpened up. I use a chunk of heavy industrial rubber hose for a guard on the cutting head.
Replacement shovel handle with a hole drilled in it for a rope. The rope is a good thing unless you have a buddy like mine that sheepishly looks at you empty handed from out on the ice. "I didn't think I needed to use it" he says.....Quote:
Originally Posted by dean.f
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Well I guess what I am using is pretty typical after all. You don’t know till you ask....