best tree steps
08-14-2003, 09:38 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Posts: 7,571
RE: best tree steps
I also think those new grizzly' s are not very good. Does anyone remember those old grizzy' s. They used to have a much better thread. They were a pup to put into hardwood, but once they were in, they worked great. I wish they made them like they used to.
08-14-2003, 03:03 PM
#13
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Homer LA USA
Posts: 97
RE: best tree steps
I have used screw in steps and ladders are much better. the problem with ladders are the height and cost. I solved both problems by making my own.
I just buy 1" square tubing. I use a chop saw to cut the material and a stick welder to weld the tubing together. I make the sections in 6 foot joints. I can make four from two 20 foot joints of square tubing. Total cost is about 20 bucks. This will get me up 24 foot. Much easier than screwing a step into a hardwood.
Remember steps are not good for the timber. I hunt on my own land and every tree that dies is money out of my pocket.
I just buy 1" square tubing. I use a chop saw to cut the material and a stick welder to weld the tubing together. I make the sections in 6 foot joints. I can make four from two 20 foot joints of square tubing. Total cost is about 20 bucks. This will get me up 24 foot. Much easier than screwing a step into a hardwood.
Remember steps are not good for the timber. I hunt on my own land and every tree that dies is money out of my pocket.
