DIY Marlin Spike

**Widerstand** · 02-23-2010, 20:42

Forgive me mods if there is already a DIY marlin spike thread.

So I have been using some bits of Oak for branch for my marlin spikes. I have been looking at 7-11's for those slurpee straws but I couldn't seem to find them anywhere.

Today I was at REI digging in there metal recycling bins looking for things that are neat and I found a Easton tent stake with with a loose head on it so I took it thinking it would make the perfect marlin spikes for my hammock setup. This is what I did.

(You will need a Sharpe, ruler, Easton tent stake, hack saw, and a file.)

(Measure out two 3" sections and cut them out)

(File the edges smooth)

**WarmSoda** · 02-24-2010, 03:37

I like it, very pretty toggles.

I wonder what other metal tubes would make good toggles that aren't as expensive as good stakes???

**beep** · 02-24-2010, 12:31

Originally Posted by WarmSoda

I like it, very pretty toggles.

I wonder what other metal tubes would make good toggles that aren't as expensive as good stakes???

I used a tent pole repair tube/sleeve that I found at REI...

**exdiver** · 02-24-2010, 16:26

I use a cheap aluminum tent peg that has been cut, drilled, and attached to my webbing (got the idea from Frawg). Attachment nylon line similar in size to dental floss. Peg is 2.5".

**Cranky Bear** · 02-24-2010, 16:48

If you have any ground dweller friends that have a spare or broken tent pole or yourself?) you can use that, just cut to size needed and buff the edges and your set.

Cranky Bear

**eflat7** · 03-01-2010, 16:19

Originally Posted by beep

I used a tent pole repair tube/sleeve that I found at REI...

Me too. Actually they were the repair tubes from a WM tent.

WV · 03-01-2010, 16:40

Originally Posted by WarmSoda

I like it, very pretty toggles.

I wonder what other metal tubes would make good toggles that aren't as expensive as good stakes???

Large knitting needles are hollow. They work pretty well.

**russmay** · 02-24-2010, 07:34

thats a great idea. got to love the diy crowd.

**Mrprez** · 02-24-2010, 07:39

I was in Academy Sports and was eying their cheap aluminum arrows. You could get quite a few spikes out of one arrow. I was looking at the $5.99 ones....

**ref103** · 02-24-2010, 17:11

Originally Posted by Mrprez

I was in Academy Sports and was eying their cheap aluminum arrows. You could get quite a few spikes out of one arrow. I was looking at the $5.99 ones....

DUH !!! i have extra busted and bent aluminum and carbon arrows. if anyone uses carbon you should use a high speed fine toothed saw or better yet a cutoff wheel or dremmel tool. a normal saw may work but will probably just splinter the arrow.