Interchangable head Snake Hooks

[JuliusSqueezer]

These are made from Graphite golf club shafts and 1/4 inch aluminum stock for the head/frame. I got bored [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] So I made hooks. I spent a few bucks on these because I used all new materials so I may sell some to recoup costs. I have a few local herp stores that will let me sell them there. anyway...just thought I would share...not really trying to sell em here. Just thought you guys might wanna make some to sell in your area. Teach people to use hooks not hoes [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]







Because the hook head is removable, I wouldn't use it to flip logs or rip into tin with...prolly pop out on ya. but as a standard field hook....it is perfect. Plus...to utilize the bagger....you will need another hook anyway to prod or lift him into the bag. Use your trusty old stump ripper hook for that. I may be underestimating it though...I've been lifting some pretty hefty stuff with it testing it and it hasn't turned or popped out on me yet.
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[BWSmith]

we'll have to see how those hold up to the Brian Test!
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[eddie]

I think Julius could pick you up with one! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

By the way, nice set up!
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[natas]

Where is the howto on how to make these bad boys?
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[JuliusSqueezer]

Really isn't much to it...take golf clubs with steel shafts...preferably drivers and if they have heads on em....cut em off with a pipe cutter and throw em at someone ya don't like. then there should be a hole there that is just large enough for 1/4 inch steel or aluminum to fit snuggly into. You can buy the steel or aluminum at any home depot or lowes in the hardware dept where they sell sheetmetal and angle iron...and of course rods. It comes in 3 or 4 foot sections. you can bend the end of the steel easily by drilling a hole in the rail of your deck...that's what I did anyway....and inserting the rod end into the hole and bend to shape that way. A vice will mark up and leave burs all over the head. (and you can make better bends by sliding it through a hole in a fixed 2x4) ....then insert the rest of the 3 feet of steel down into the golf shaft ...pour some good strong glue in there first. I use gorilla glue which is actually a really good wood glue but is also used for stone and metal...the stuff is amazing. takes awhile to dry and is messy though.

for graphite....do not use a pipe cutter..use a fine tooth hack saw and cut smooth and be careful not to splinter. Once you get the head off or in the case of new shafts with no heads...you may note that the hole is too small...you can drill down with a 1/4 inch drill bit...be careful not to slip and drill a hole through your hand...this is bad. then you may need to cut off part of the shaft depending on the depth you were able to drill. OR you can shorten the shaft some more...eventually you hit a wide spot where it fits just right. If you drill it out and leave a bottom that the steel or aluminum seats on...you can make it interchangable by slipping a small piece of surgical tubing over the end leaving 3/4 of an inch overhang to help grip the head on

for the bagger frame...take a 4 foot piece of aluminum and bend it to shape...cut off access on either end. cut a small hole in the hem of a standard pillow case as close to the side seam as you can and it will slide right on and around into place.

finishing the tip of the hook: shape and smooth out into a dull point or wedge shape with any fine grit grinder....dremel tools rule! make sure it is smooth and no sharp snags. you will know what I mean when ya try this.

I cut aluminum into 1 foot sections for nice lightweight hooks....steel I leave in 3 foot sections and bend the end and insert the rest all the way up the shaft for stump ripper sturdy hooks.

[Ophiophagus-hannah]

Pretty nifty idea! Thanks for sharing!
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