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The best solution I know of is to get three-link segments of chain and put one on each screw as it goes into the ground. That not only marks the spot, it also g

by raldi 4mo ago

The best solution I know of is to get three-link segments of chain and put one on each screw as it goes into the ground. That not only marks the spot, it also gives you a flexible attachment point which is useful in all sorts of situations. (Two links would be pinned in a stationary fashion.) Biggest problem is it’s a pain in the ass to chop up all that chain, and nobody sells them in pre-cut lengths.

brotchie 4mo ago
Closest I've been to losing vision in one eye was creating these 3x chain links for Burning Man. Naive thought: I could use a large bolt cutter to cut chain links. Started trying to cut a link, felt it was sketchy, went and put on some safety glasses. Restart cutting (had these bolt cutters with like 1m long arms), apply full force, jaws slip a bit on the chain, jaws bite hard. Chunks of steel fly into my chin and face, metal chunks embedded in chin, cracked safety glasses. Dodged a bullet. Ended using a small welded up jig so I could stretch the chain and then use angle grinder to cut the chain links. Still sketchy, but no flying metal chunks. Wish I had a plasma cutter.
- raldi 4mo ago
  The Org should make a deal with a manufacturer to produce some huge bulk quantity of these and just sell them pre-cut to camps.
- donkers 4mo ago
  I had a Home Depot employee cut them for me before purchase, they have a big thing that does it with no effort at all.
Jarwain 4mo ago
I'm a big fan of bolt hangers personally. They also mark the spot, provide a nice anchor point, and don't require chopping!
- raldi 4mo ago
  Looks like something that would pop a tire if you drive over one