Tough tent pegs.

[Deleted member 2520]

Well, considering I this started off about tent pegs and the struggle some people were having, its been hi-jacked good and proper and its now to do with floor boards.
Still, I guess all points count.

 

[wildebus]

Well, considering I this started off about tent pegs and the struggle some people were having, its been hi-jacked good and proper and its now to do with floor boards.
Still, I guess all points count.

Well, to get back on topic .... instead of using a crowbar to pull out pegs, how about using pegs that unscrew? suitable socket on an electric drill and much less effort

I have these .... https://amzn.to/2Y8mTZ9

 

[St3v3]

Well, considering I this started off about tent pegs and the struggle some people were having, its been hi-jacked good and proper and its now to do with floor boards.
Still, I guess all points count.

More points. Just bet them next month when I'm supporting charity lol

 

[GMJ]

After our recent trip to the New Forest and watching the antics of a nameless person, who was trying to get the toughened pegs or rock pegs out of the ground I have come up with this tool. For the miserly sum of £5:50 in B&Q all your struggles could be over.
Its a utility bar which is a tougher than the pegs its going to pull out.
15" inches long or about 38 cm and shaped to exert great force via leverage.
Its used in the building trade and by architectural salvage merchants.
It will pull rusty 4" nails out of a lump of wood and prise off wooden beading around windows and doors.
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If the pegs are only half way in and stuck, how do you get leverage on them if this gizmo cant reach the head of the peg? Does the curved end 'bite' into the metal stem of the peg perhaps?

Genuine question as I do experience the problem you mention. I carry a claw hammer to get mine out and tap the pegs from side to side to loosen them first. If there was an easier way I'd be all ears...

Graham

 

[Deleted member 2520]

If the pegs are only half way in and stuck, how do you get leverage on them if this gizmo cant reach the head of the peg? Does the curved end 'bite' into the metal stem of the peg perhaps?
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I have a couple of pieces of wood that I carry for use under the jack in emergency. Those will also double as packers to jack up the tool.

 

[GMJ]

Good idea: I need to get a block off a pallet I reckon...

Graham

 

[daygoboy]

If all else fails, ratchet strap to tow ball or towing eye, if that fails
start up & select 1st or 2nd gear as required and maybe kiss the
clutch goodbye !!

 

[harrytherid]

My multi tools both (one mains ((two years or more)) and other ((a few weeks ago)) rechargeable) came from Lidl at, I think, sub £20 and are great.

Harry

 

[GMJ]

Are they good at pulling pegs out Harry?

Graham

 

[GMJ]

If I had the facilities I would certainly make my own.

Good...and I mean really good, solid pegs are rare to find and usually cost upwards of a quid each. Lesser ones in nice pvc boxes etc or thinner ones are fine for grassed areas but we always tend to stay on hard standing so need thick ones for that. I also use a 4lb lump hammer to get them in!

Every so often I have a session at home straightening my pegs out where they have bent due to hard ground, but they are never the same tbh...

I am always on the look out for thick metal pegs for hardstanding if anyone has some links?

For the storm straps for the awning, if I can reach grass I use larger grass pegs: either the v shaped ones that are around 18 inches long or some foot long 1/2 inch diameter jobbies with a curved end that I recently bought. The best ones I used for a few years until they broke, I got in Germany and haven't seen them over here. They had an X cross section with 2 hooks at the top. They were really good...until I broke them

Graham

 

[GMJ]

That's the plan when I next neeed some. I was fortunate to spot some decent ones when I was down at South Lytchett a few weeks ago so bought a dozen at 0.99 each.

Graham

 

[harrytherid]

Sorry but the thread deviated to multi tools and that is what I was answering. I don't have a clue about peg pulling though in the past I have found that a short rope attached to the peg was a great help.

 

[Biggarmac]

6" nails and washers set at an angle also work. Claw hammer to remove.