Dead Blow hammer. Haven't seen a deformed sand stake using one.

 

What do people use for their stakes? I've looked into Tough Stake but I want to buy something that I can use in tough soil as well. Advice? And where do I buy it?


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Dead Blow X2. Remember, these are SAND stakes, not rock stakes.

 

This may seem pretty trivial but I was wondering what folks use as their mallet/hammer/sledge for sand stakes? I typically take this with me but noticed it can deform the head of the sand stake. Someone on my last trip had a composite mallet but the handle came off.
Anyone use something they are happy with and has held up well?

A rubber mallet seems to work well and is pretty inexpensive.

 

My sand stake doesn't have a flat top and I think this is where the issue is. With a rubber mallet it tends to gouge the mallet. I'm thinking that even with a deadblow hammer the same would happen with the plastic/rubber covering on the hammer.

 

dead blow x 3.

 

Rubber mallets are good until they are frozen then they break easily.

 

This style is typically around $40.

 

Until you find the perfect solution you could always get a piece of firewood and put it on the top of the stake, then pound away with either a rock, mallet, 3-lb sledge, can smasher, or whatever.

Or you could just pound it in with a piece of firewood and burn the marred instrument later.

....no wonder kayakers make fun of us rafters...

 

....no wonder kayakers make fun of us rafters...

Only until they need us to carry their gear on a multi day trip...

 

ironmanbuilder,
I made up a bunch of sand stakes as you show from stock I ordered on line. Lot cheaper than the commercial versions.

The mallet head gets gouged out pretty fast and I have not used a dead blow hammer but will.

I came up with the same solution Andy H. mentions. IE short piece of plywood left over from another project.

Different ways of carrying sand stakes. The sharp ends need to be protected. I made a carrier out of PVC pipe from Home Depot. These can be attached to a crossbar or just stuffed into a mesh bag.

 

The most logical thing to do would be to carry a gas powered T-Post Driver with you!

 

Uhhh, guys, there is water running.

 

If you can convince the 8.5 month pregnant wife that I should be rafting, then I will gladly stop posting non-sense.

 

That changes things entirely- Carry on! (and congratulations!)

And a dead blow does seem like the way to go, if whatever primitive club you can round up on the spot wont do.

 

Can crusher can do double duty.

 

I use the 3 lb craftsman dead blow hammer. I use it to pound in the surplus military tent stakes and my sand anchor. The surface of the plastic hammer holds up very well. It only has a few mars on it after all of the use and abuse we give it. I think it would hold up well against ironmanbldrs sand stake but welding a top on it would be more ideal.

 

If you have enough length cut off four inches off the top. Flip the piece like on the other sand stakes and bolt the piece on. Or use a scrap piece of steel or alum angle.

 

Carry a fiberglass long handled claw hammer.

Pound your

into the sand.
If you hit something hard, stop.
Move the stake position or get your one rebar stake for this moment in history,

OR, use your fabric sea anchor as a filled with sand anchor.

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I'm a product of the 1960's. I actually believe in diversity.
That includes multi stake camping.

 

I'll sell you one of these for $24.95 + S&H fees. Made in the USA. 10 year No Fault Guarantee.

Ignore the cheap imitations that line the riverbeds, shoreline and liter otherwise pristine campsites! They are all cheap Chinese imported crap!

I take PayPal too, guys.

 

I'll sell you one of these for $24.95 + S&H fees. Made in the USA. Lifetime Guarantee.

Ignore the cheap imitations that line the riverbeds, shoreline and liter otherwise pristine campsites! They are all cheap Chinese imported crap!

I take PayPal too, guys.

Can you powdercoat?

 

don't be silly!

Order NOW,folks and I'll throw in a second one for FREE (+ S&H)!

 

A few safety reminders from our friends at OSHA;

1) Hand tools, such as hammers carry inherent risks to the user and others nearby. These risks can be reduced by following some safety rules
2) Inspect hammers to insure that they are in good working condition before, during, and after use.
3) Wear safety equipment, including eye and ear protection.
4) Insure that the work area is clear of hazards, such as tripping hazards, moving machinery and obstacles.
5) Use the appropriate hammer for the job considering the material and environment.
6) Injury risk increases if the user is unfamiliar with the operation of the tool and/or has physical limitations that inhibit proper use.

 

Never a dull moment or unanswered question on

the Buzz!

love it!

 

Never a dull moment...

Someone needs to get out more often.

 

This is a job for the number 1 tool in camp - THE AXE!

 

Or a stainless hatchet and a silky.

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Good to know that rocks aren't covered by OSHA.

 

Go to Harbor Freight and buy a little lead shot hammer for $5.

 

Go to Harbor Freight and buy a little lead shot hammer for $5.

Harbor Freight? Blasphemy to a tool guy! I don't want lead shot in our rivers!

 

I assume you're joking.
However, it's late, I'm drunk, so I'll entertain.

I bought a 1/2" deep impact set from HF 20 years ago...as an ASE certified mechanic. They're still my main 1/2" set and are surprisingly convenient in a press no less. 3/4" and 13/16"? Like new.
I also have a angle grinder that has been through the washer in 15 years...for $15, I'd buy a houseload of those things as this one hasn't failed me yet and that includes full fabrication work.

As for river use...it's not lead shot, it's shitty Chinese pot-metal. But we old "tool guys" call them lead shot hammers.

 

Frozen Turkey leg, duh.

The real question is what size cooler do you need if you're not going to bring Turkey legs.

 

Sand stake I made for Grand trips. It has served me well on many trips. The load pulls from the bottom of the sand stake, almost impossible to pull out from the end anchoring the boat. Two layers of 1/4" aluminum on the top helps keep it from deformation. Light weight, strong, it's a great way to go.