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01-23-14, 06:14 PM
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New cheap snake hook
This hook is made from the paint roller and golf club method, the hook is attached to the club with gorilla glue and is the wrapped with gorilla tape. The tank is a 55 for a size reference. The hook is about 40" image.jpg
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01-23-14, 06:15 PM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
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Heres a size reference, the tank is a 55
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01-23-14, 07:07 PM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
I have several made this way. I use jb weld though. Beats paying retail prices.
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01-23-14, 08:00 PM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
I am all for saving a buck, but ever since I had a inexpensive hook pull out of a golf club handle, everything I use now is from Midwest. I am sure there are some other good manufacture's, but I am sticking with what I know.
Besides have you seen what golf clubs cost...lol.
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01-23-14, 08:29 PM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
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Originally Posted by mclund
I am all for saving a buck, but ever since I had a inexpensive hook pull out of a golf club handle, everything I use now is from Midwest. I am sure there are some other good manufacture's, but I am sticking with what I know.
Besides have you seen what golf clubs cost...lol.
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I've had similar experiences with my diy hooks, eventually they give out; and at the worst time. I'm lucky to have a guy at the local shows I go to sells some for $20 and they are very hardy. I've flipped many rocks and logs with my one i use for field herping for a few years now. Another has been used on my retic for awhile now. Midwest for tongs all the way.
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01-23-14, 10:07 PM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
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Originally Posted by mclund
I am all for saving a buck, but ever since I had a inexpensive hook pull out of a golf club handle, everything I use now is from Midwest. I am sure there are some other good manufacture's, but I am sticking with what I know.
Besides have you seen what golf clubs cost...lol.
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I agree. I'm Midwest all the way. Great quality. I really like the Mark Oshea hooks. I can't take a chance of a hook breaking when dealing with a venomous snake.
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01-25-14, 12:33 AM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
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Originally Posted by SSSSnakes
I agree. I'm Midwest all the way. Great quality. I really like the Mark Oshea hooks. I can't take a chance of a hook breaking when dealing with a venomous snake.
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I Def agree. I don't mind cutting corners dealing with my snakes. Worst case scenario I bleed a little. Hots are a completely different scenario. Not worth the risk over a couple bucks.
Has anyone used Midwest's python hook? I've been considering it just because of the large throat and wide material. Would love to hear a good personal recommendation.
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01-25-14, 06:26 AM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
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Originally Posted by SSSSnakes
I agree. I'm Midwest all the way. Great quality. I really like the Mark Oshea hooks. I can't take a chance of a hook breaking when dealing with a venomous snake.
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so Midwest are they way to go for hot handling equipment. Have you ever used the gloves from there? if so what are they like.
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01-23-14, 11:22 PM
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slainte mhath
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Re: New cheap snake hook
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Originally Posted by mclund
I am all for saving a buck, but ever since I had a inexpensive hook pull out of a golf club handle, everything I use now is from Midwest. I am sure there are some other good manufacture's, but I am sticking with what I know.
Besides have you seen what golf clubs cost...lol.
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if it was hots i kept and worked with,then i to would only use the very best professional hooks available as well
impressive hook collection you have there mate
cheers shaun
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01-23-14, 10:40 PM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
I had a large boid that was super defensive and very spastic. If my hook would have broke he would have chain sawed my entire body before I could wrangle it.
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01-23-14, 11:19 PM
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slainte mhath
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Re: New cheap snake hook
i use a radiator roller for my snake hooks,they are designed for painting down behind radiators,so the have long shafts on them,imo they are a good size for carpet sized snakes or below.....
you just break the roller part off,then wrap the hook with electrical insulating tape...
the above makes a good sturdy hook for a few pounds/dollars
i like the way you did yours as well mate
cheers shaun
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01-25-14, 10:10 AM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
Cool method!
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02-27-14, 05:40 PM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
I have some midwest stuff, but the main hooks I use are custom from John Zegel. They work and look great.
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01-28-14, 03:32 PM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
I made a few hooks from golf clubs as well, i bought cheap ones at a thrift store! they sell the cheap brands here for like 1,50 each.
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02-01-14, 01:20 PM
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Re: New cheap snake hook
I actually have a pair of golf club hooks that the person I bought them from threaded the inside of the club and the end of the actual hook so they don't pull out. More work and more cost, but still cheaper than the ones from Midwest. I've got a couple of the ones from Midwest too.
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