Hiking/trail work pole
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Re: Hiking/trail work pole
Now this aluminum pry bar is also getting close to my idea. However one end needs to be able to traverse every uneven terrain. Some might think why not just start a pry bar to your pack and jay use the trekking poles you have. I'm tired of watching them bend when moving leaves, flipping over small rocks and they can take much hitting.
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Does anybody know of a good "free" Windows design program that I can make what I want. I am thinking some kind of build cad program?
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Google told me thisballscutoff1978 wrote:Does anybody know of a good "free" Windows design program that I can make what I want. I am thinking some kind of build cad program?
http://blog.cometdocs.com/10-great-free ... to-autocad
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Any sight that gives the benefits of different metal designs for a tread of grip surface?
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Sketchup is the one I'm most familiar with. I think it's the most prolific/supported free design software, but it might not be the most powerful/best.
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I haven't found something that will build to a materials strengths or weaknesses.
Also for the butt end, I can't figure out how to ha e the metal shaped for superior gripping on rock and odd shaped surfaces.
Also for the butt end, I can't figure out how to ha e the metal shaped for superior gripping on rock and odd shaped surfaces.
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Thread it to use the same carbide inserts used on higher end trekking poles.ballscutoff1978 wrote:I haven't found something that will build to a materials strengths or weaknesses.
Also for the butt end, I can't figure out how to ha e the metal shaped for superior gripping on rock and odd shaped surfaces.
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Just get decent trekking poles and strap one of these to your pack
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-30-000715- ... B00BBJQYEA
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-30-000715- ... B00BBJQYEA
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.ballscutoff1978 wrote:Some might think why not just start a pry bar to your pack and jay use the trekking poles you have. I'm tired of watching them bend when moving leaves, flipping over small rocks and they can take much hitting.
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It's amazing we got this far!Dave1965 wrote:How did people survive hiking all these years with no specifically engineered poles?
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So this has gotten me thinking, on different ways to make this as light as possible.
1. Aluminum hollow rod filled with a stiffening Harding polymer that is lightweight. This to add strength to the rod so it can take even more abuse.
2. Same as above, but with a steel pipe.
3. Possibly a stainless pipe?
1. Aluminum hollow rod filled with a stiffening Harding polymer that is lightweight. This to add strength to the rod so it can take even more abuse.
2. Same as above, but with a steel pipe.
3. Possibly a stainless pipe?
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How about having an aluminum bar pressed into a steel pipe, or vice a versa to make a very strong pole that is lightweight
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"lightweight" lol
You may run into issues with dissimilar metals (galvanic corrosion).
You may run into issues with dissimilar metals (galvanic corrosion).
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+1 for the shovel handle.son of liberty wrote:Buy a fiberglass shovel handle and cut to desired length, still cant help but think a stick of osage or ironwood would be my choice.
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Re: Hiking/trail work pole
alll this for a walking stick? Dude......pick up stick in the woods.......use to walk, flip rocks, hit stuff, hit people, what ever you need it to do.....then discard when done. Repeat next time. Or keep it and carve your initials in it.....stamp an angry orchard cap on top so people know its yours. DONE!!!!!!!!!
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You and the wife. I retired in my 30's so I can be a bum and a slacker. Also to annoy you.Dave1965 wrote:damn man, you have too much time on your hands...you need a job
Hahaha
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This is what you are talking about correct?guncrank1 wrote:One last time
3/4 carbon alloy stainless with end hardened to a chisel point.
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Rem700 wrote:alll this for a walking stick? Dude......pick up stick in the woods.......use to walk, flip rocks, hit stuff, hit people, what ever you need it to do.....then discard when done. Repeat next time. Or keep it and carve your initials in it.....stamp an angry orchard cap on top so people know its yours. DONE!!!!!!!!!
Haven't you figured it out yet? I like to complicate things due to my lack of understanding. You should have seen that guy answering all my questions at metal supermarket, he was happy when I left.
One of the main issues is trying to convey what I am thinking to another person or my attempts to design it.
Also, since I don't own a welder, this has to be done with simple tools.
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Pipe not heat treatable ,may have tubing that is.ballscutoff1978 wrote:This is what you are talking about correct?guncrank1 wrote:One last time
3/4 carbon alloy stainless with end hardened to a chisel point.