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....
I made one from a blank we used to make brake pedals on a 3/4" steel bar. Worked good but was heavy.
Now for on the snowmobile I carry a 2 piece Rapala spud bar.
I did the same as several others. Got the 60 inch pry bar. Used the disc grinder to shorten it to take away some weight and length. Then wrapped the top portion with hockey tape for grip. Is still heavy but like it.
I picked up the Cabela's one piece ice chisel for this season
I have a 3" wide leaf spring welded to a 3/4" solid bar 18" log. I threaded the end with a pipe thread and attached a pipe coupler. I then made a 4' long 3/4" pipe threaded at both ends and attached a cap at one end and a rope loop. Attach the two together and you get a 5 1/2 foot spud that is lighter, extremely sharp and the rope loop keeps you from losing it through the ice. I use the chisel half to use on wood projects. I made a stub (3"0) solid bar to pound on it with a hammer.
I cut off a 5' piece of solid garage door spring shaft and cut it 45degrees and sharpend it. Wrapped electrical tape at other end with a wrist strap. Cant beat it