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EZ Reacher mod

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by BillinTX, Jan 4, 2015.

  1. BillinTX

    BillinTX

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    I have 2 of these suction cup type EZ reachers by Arcoa Industries.
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    One day I was cleaning up my splitting area with one.
    I picked up a large piece and tossed in onto my nubbins pile and it stripped off one of the suction cups.
    The suction cup disappeared in the grass never to be seen again.
    I continued to pick up bits and pieces and I realized it was holding better with out the cup.
    So I got a couple of machine screws, chucked them in my drill press, and used my dremel tool to grind points on them.
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    Now I can pickup larger stuff as well as small with out bending over. :)
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  2. Woodchuck

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    Patent pending?? :yes:
    Work smarter...not harder
     
    My IS heats my home likes this.
  3. bigbarf48

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    Now thats a good idea :thumbs:
     
  4. My IS heats my home

    My IS heats my home

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    That is a good idea