GBW Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Hey all, What's the best place to buy one (low $$) or how to make one for those that don't weld? Mine has been taken so I want and need a new one as I just found out yesterday it's gone... Thanks!! G
Terry Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 I got mine from BB Fabrication along with an ice anchor, rod holder hut hitch, yamadoo skis and pop up hut pole puller and more
GBW Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Posted January 25, 2016 Other than the one "B" I can guess but he's not close even if it's the "B" I think you are talking about bud
FloatnFly Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) usually any metal fabrication shop can make them for you, theres a metal supply shop here in Whitby that will custom cut and weld for you. i had a set of gimbal mounts made for my dad there for under $60 out of material a lot heavier and stronger than you find in store. Name is Metals Plus. http://www.metalsplus.ca/services.html Edited January 25, 2016 by FloatnFly
GBW Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Posted January 25, 2016 Brian B made them for meOh I know and guessed that. However B is a tad to far to ask and cover costs to due a deal cause trust me I want one of his drill bit's for the ice screws! Make that two... LOL!
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 You can use a piece of 1" rebar. Just grind a chisel tip on one end. I have one that has a piece of 1/4" plate welded on the end for the chisel.
Tom McCutcheon Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 The mechanic where I used to take my truck, made several spud bars last year which he sold. The name is Barry's Auto and Engine repair. 585 Robinson Rd. Ennismore. 705-292-5763. Just west of the Bridgenorth Causeway. Just across the road is a welding shop and school.
GBW Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Posted January 25, 2016 You can use a piece of 1" rebar. Just grind a chisel tip on one end. I have one that has a piece of 1/4" plate welded on the end for the chisel. That was my other thought Dave so I can head out in a few days and still be safe. I bet it punches through faster than a wide tip bar, right? And weight being lower too is handy I'd bet... Thoughts to that?
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Punches through faster, yes. Don't think it's any lighter. Mine is 6' long and is a pretty good weight. You can drill a hole through the top end (side to side) and tie a rope loop through it to put around your wrist. Don't want it shooting through to the bottom.
GBW Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Posted January 25, 2016 Oh I was going to do that Dave (strap) no matter and use some double layer laced materials or a leather strap. Thanks all! For the short term till I get a new one Dave has the answer so I can get out ASAP. Look out goggles and grinder here I come! Too bad I gave away the T bar's I had as they would have been easy to grind to a nice T point and been about the same weight... Oh well... Thanks all and BB-F keep me in mind next round of "production" me brudder!!
smitty55 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Order one from home hardware. Not real heavy. Comes with a t-handle and rope. http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Outdoor-Living/Sporting-Goods/All-Season/Fishing/Accessories/54-Ice-Fishing-Chisel-Spud/_/N-ntlej/R-I6580158
GBW Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Posted January 25, 2016 Order one from home hardware. Not real heavy. Comes with a t-handle and rope. http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Outdoor-Living/Sporting-Goods/All-Season/Fishing/Accessories/54-Ice-Fishing-Chisel-Spud/_/N-ntlej/R-I6580158 My local will get the order in 2020 if I'm lucky... But tks!
crappieperchhunter Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 My local will get the order in 2020 if I'm lucky... But tks! I know you are probably joking...but... I have dealt with the HH in Bobcaygeon for many things, most recently an outdoor wood burning stove. Called them on a Monday from my home here in Oshawa after finding the item on their website. They had NONE in store...but said they would get it for me. They had it waiting for me in there store, fully assembled, at no extra cost... when I came up the following weekend. Not all stores or people are created equal. If your serious give the caygeon store a call. My experience is they will go that extra mile to help you out.
Old Ironmaker Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 A 1" bar is going to be seriously heavy. 3/4" is all you need. Any Mom and Pop welding shop will make you a bar and chisel together cheaply. I wouldn't expect to pay more than 50 bucks to weld a bar to a 3" by 5" chisel if you supply the material. To give you an idea for weight it's simple a cubic inch of steel weighs .920 pounds. on average.
wormdunker Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Ok Mr. Ironmaker - How due I calculate the volume of a round piece of steel? Will I need to remove my shoes & sox!! LOL!
fishindevil Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) yes they will been dealing with them for years and they are more than happy to get whatever you need !!!! I mean the home hardware in bobcaygeon.... Edited January 25, 2016 by fishindevil
Garnet Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 I go to Oshawa Spring and get a piece of spring steel about 6-8 inch long not to wide. Have a shop weld it together. Cuts really well just don't pry with it.
FloatnFly Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Ok Mr. Ironmaker - How due I calculate the volume of a round piece of steel? Will I need to remove my shoes & sox!! LOL! how do you find the volume of a cylinder, its 5th grade math come back to haunt you! V=πr2h Edited January 25, 2016 by FloatnFly
Dutch01 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) For those not inclined to have one made: http://www.lebaron.ca/pdf_files_fall12/f2015specials_eskimo.pdf Middle of page, below the Eskimo huts. I have this bar, works fine for my needs. $22 Edited January 25, 2016 by Dutch01
Old Ironmaker Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Wormdunker, pi R squared. Grade 4 math. I used to know the exact formula to guestimate the weight of steel rod and bar. edit: Ooops I missed Floatnfly's post. That would be it. Edited January 25, 2016 by Old Ironmaker
FloatnFly Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Wormdunker, pi R squared. Grade 4 math. I used to know the exact formula to guestimate the weight of steel rod and bar. edit: Ooops I missed Floatnfly's post. That would be it. forgot height then you just have to remember BEDMAS rules for multiplying it out (Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction)
SirCranksalot Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) I'm surprised to see HH sell spuds with rebar handles. Rebar has a high carbon content making it quite tricky to get a good weld. Not to say you couldn't make 1 at home like Drifter did and get it to work, but it would prob be a hit or miss proposition. Wormdunker, pi R squared. Really? Usually pies are round!! Edited January 25, 2016 by SirCranksaLot
ketchenany Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 You can have one free it's at the end of 9th line Oro in 46 feet of water, it had strap, but you know kids
DanD Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Having something wrapped around my wrist, that'll help me get to the bottom faster; doesn't really appeal too me? LOL Too bad you're not closer, I'd weld one up for you; if you brought the material. GBW you up for a road trip to London? Dan.
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