Screw-in tree steps
08-13-2008, 11:35 AM
#1
Fork Horn
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Screw-in tree steps
I'm thinking of hanging a stand in a new spot and using the screw-in steps. I bought a pack of twelve and tested them outin a tree at home. Iguess I didn't realize how tough they are to get into the tree. Anyone haveany tips on securing these withoutmuch disturbance? ie. loud drills, wood dust, other.
08-13-2008, 11:37 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Screw-in tree steps
First off, make absolutely SURE you get them secured in the tree. You don't want to be standing on one and have it pull out. They work well but can be dangerous.
I have a small bow hanger that looks like a little tree step. I screw this into the tree and then take it out to make a pilot hole. It goes in easy and makes putting the actual steps in a lot easier. Always keep one in my pack for this purpose.
I have a small bow hanger that looks like a little tree step. I screw this into the tree and then take it out to make a pilot hole. It goes in easy and makes putting the actual steps in a lot easier. Always keep one in my pack for this purpose.
08-13-2008, 11:40 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Screw-in tree steps
We just got done hanging 5 lock-ons on 2 properties a couple of weeks ago. We got the drill bit that's SUPPOSED to help...that was a waste of money. If you're going in a hardwood I would suggest drilling a small pilot hole. DO NOT DRILL A HOLE THAT'S THE SAME SIZE AS THE STEP. That would be very dangerous. Use a small drill bit to get you started. That made a world of difference.
08-13-2008, 12:09 PM
#5
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Screw-in tree steps
Anyone have any tips on securing these without much disturbance? ie. loud drills, wood dust, other.
Go this route instead as stated below.
I have a small bow hanger that looks like a little tree step. I screw this into the tree and then take it out to make a pilot hole. It goes in easy and makes putting the actual steps in a lot easier.
08-13-2008, 12:45 PM
#7
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Screw-in tree steps
I'm continually amazed that people have to endure suffering with poor-quality treesteps due to lack of education and/or experience.
I've tried my best to get the word out, but I see it's a never-ending battle!
There's one name you need to know in the tree step industry, and one word only: Cranford.
Use a Cranford EZ step and you'll wonder how anyone else can even deign to call theirs a screw-in step.
I've tried my best to get the word out, but I see it's a never-ending battle!
There's one name you need to know in the tree step industry, and one word only: Cranford. Use a Cranford EZ step and you'll wonder how anyone else can even deign to call theirs a screw-in step.
08-13-2008, 12:48 PM
#9
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Screw-in tree steps
Don't anyone take this personally, because I'm not talking about YOU, just the product... 
But if you have to use something to start a pilot hole, your screw-in steps SUCK!!
But if you have to use something to start a pilot hole, your screw-in steps SUCK!!
