Ground anchor for my Troll

[solarman216]

But they did have this reamer which is perfect size

 

[solarman216]

3 holes done, did drill the others to full size they just need reaming to get the angle but all 4 batteries are now needing charge, it is a 36v DeWalt handled it easy, decided to put two pins in the center line straight down but like the others with a small backward angle, from this pic you get the idea

 

[solarman216]

Side view, hopefully you can see the the small back angle, all loaded on the motor ready for tomorrow, if I need it I can finish it on site, Rick

 

[elty001]

Brilliant stuff Rick.:thumb2
I bet your dying to get stuck to try it out:lol

 

[jonny]

looks like a medieval torcher device

 

[Banshee]

looks like a medieval torcher device

They had it sussed back then!!! Keep it simple

 

[solarman216]

Well as the site proved uninteresting, I decided to take advantage of the lovely day and a quiet spot to deploy my home made anchor, drove in the 4 pins that I had holes for

 

[solarman216]

Winch attached

 

[solarman216]

Winch done, with 4 wheels locked, pulled the motor about 4 ft, anchor moved but was still holding, and with only 4 pins out of the 10, so quite impressed

 

[solarman216]

Skid to prove, all 4 wheels the same, so yes I am happy, also getting the pins out proved easy with a bit of ingenuity, and for next time a small bottle jack will make it a dream, well happy, John Morgan (organizer)watched and asked if I will be trying it in the outback (Slindon) I said you bet, Rick

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Thats a great result

 

[Banshee]

Propper Job Rick!!!!!!!

 

[solarman216]

Here it is almost finished, just needs shortening a little so I can fit it in the rear draw slider, a handle welded on the side to make it easier to pick up and a coat of paint

 

[solarman216]

Side view, Rick

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

What was the ground like where you tested it?, did the spikes go in easily?

 

[solarman216]

What was the ground like where you tested it?, did the spikes go in easily?

Fairly hard, 8 to 10 hits each spike and stopped about 6 inches short as did not know how hard they would be to remove, would have been another 2 to 3 hits to drive them home, Rick

 

[solarman216]

To be fair and honest the pic you see after winching was the second I took as, soon as I saw it moving I put them in to the max, Rick

 

[elty001]

Side view, Rick

Proper Job:thumb2

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Fairly hard, 8 to 10 hits each spike and stopped about 6 inches short as did not know how hard they would be to remove, would have been another 2 to 3 hits to drive them home, Rick

I think 8-10 hits is good, what size hammer did you use?

 

[solarman216]

About 3.5 Kg Rick