DAPNet Hook 2.0

Finally a new version of the hook. I must say I have been using the old ones for the last couple weeks and they have been great. Friends even busted the end off a tug with a tree buried in the snow. Good teachable moment, as I would don’t mind hooking to a heavy log, but I try not to hook to something if I don’t know if it is free. Too much wasted effort and broken equipment. The hook was fine.

In response to the two hooks that have broken I have been working with the Evener Shop that is is making them and made a few modifications. I think this will really take it to the next level. Some of the best parts of the new version. First, all the ones Noah Troyer has made this past winter can easily be converted to the new design. He already has 100!

Second, the new design has no welding in it; it is completely bolted together. This means that any part can easily be replaced. Currently some of the bolts are grade 5 and some are grade 8, but any one that wants to can put in a new bolt any time they like. Finally the added swivel will take out the built in torque that was inherent in the original design.

We have added to the cost slightly but Noah is still selling them to DAP at a great price that will allow us to sell them for $42 plus shipping and still have them work as a fund raiser. I am also ordering parts that I can use to repair any older ones that break, or simple ship to anyone that just wants to up grade their current hook.

Here are two pictures, one in pieces and one all assembled. The main swivel bolt is a 1″ long 5/8″ grade 8 bolt with an all metal lock nut placed on backwards (because of the short bolt). DAP has 10 on order and will see them in the couple weeks. I will try to get some out to Sam and Erika, before the plowing clinic.

• This topic was modified 9 years, 8 months ago by Donn Hewes.