API SKYHOOK lag bolts

wv-outdoor · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 7:15 am

I ordered 50 of these off eBay from montanafreak after seeing a few people here using them. Have to say I'm not to impressed with him yet. Been almost two weeks with no contact or notification on the status of the order. Seen a vendor on here ordered some roughly the same time I did and have gotten theirs a weeka ago based on the feedback left. I've sent him an email so I hope something happens soon. Just a word of caution and my experience with him so far.

Pic-N-Stick · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 9:16 am

That's surprising! I have had no issues with him. What was the delivery date given?

wv-outdoor · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 9:44 am

Expected delivery was May 2-5. No contact from him since I bought them. Its not that I need them at this moment. Just wanting some form of communication. So I know the status of my order. I seen one feedback from last November where a individual had to open a case before they got the product from him. That took 4 weeks before they received theirs. I just don't want to do that to someone unless I have to. There may be a logical explanation for the delay. If I don't hear from him I will though.

Pic-N-Stick · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 10:20 am

Yea, with 100% positive feedback you don't expect to have an issue at all. BTW, I use hardened washers (I believe 5/16") with the API bolts. With the small bolt heads the washers cover a lot more surface area of the loc-box.

wv-outdoor · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 10:30 am

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BTW, I use hardened washers (I believe 5/16") with the API bolts.

Thanks, I remember reading that somewhere. Although I have yet to get them, I will. It does seem to be a good idea and should make it a little harder for the potential thieves. Thats if I ever receive the lag bolts. I was really looking forward to these because all the others I have tried have broken and it seems they can only be used once. I don't know how many I have broken in trees and I don't like that.

NantucketShedHunter · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 4:20 pm

I'm having good luck with regular stainless steel lag bolts with a lock box. At first I tried galvanized lag bolts. SNAP!! :roll:

wv-outdoor · **Posted:** Wed May 09, 2012 7:14 pm

Well I guess I should have given them more time. They arrived today in the mail. Just wish they could have sent out an email stating the actual delivery and a confirmation for the order. Then I wouldn't have been thinking that I may have been had. All in all though, they definitely look like they could take a beating. Very heavy duty which is what I wanted.

Pic-N-Stick · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 6:53 pm

Glad to hear you got 'em! Love the taller threads and the fact they are case hardened! Did he send you a "bonus"? :mrgreen:

rocky · **Joined:** Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:18 pm **Posts:** 379

I use the stainless stell of ebay i think a bag of #24 1 3/4 5/16 with stainless stell washers the heads are a half inch in size it was 30.00 bucks delivered. i have used these bolts now for three years without isssue all others snap before there even tight to the tree anyhow they do work well.

Jim Vokes NY · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 7:55 pm

Question.. When you bolt the case to the tree directly, how do you adjust the camera angle up n down? Do you use two bolts? I also assume you have to padlock the case? :?:

Pic-N-Stick · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 8:13 pm

I used the stainless seel lags for a while. They aren't nearly as strong. Rocky, the API lags are $35.00 for 50 with free shipping. (Actually he sent an extra 10 with mine!) Jim, I use a small limb to make minor adjustments and 2 bolts. Once set, I never need to adjust the camera position again. Yes, I use padlocks with hardened shackles, painted with stone spatter paint.

Jim Vokes NY · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 8:25 pm

Pic-N-Stick wrote:

I used the stainless seel lags for a while. They aren't nearly as strong. Rocky, the API lags are $35.00 for 50 with free shipping. (Actually he sent an extra 10 with mine!) Jim, I use a small limb to make minor adjustments and 2 bolts. Once set, I never need to adjust the camera position again. Yes, I use padlocks with hardened shackles, painted with stone spatter paint.

Thanks!

NantucketShedHunter · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 9:06 pm

Jim Vokes NY wrote:

Question.. When you bolt the case to the tree directly, how do you adjust the camera angle up n down? Do you use two bolts? I also assume you have to padlock the case? :?:

When I lag my lock box to a tree, I always find a tree with the perfect angle so the back of the lock box will be completely flush with the tree. I think if you leave a space between the lock box and the tree it would make it that much easier to get a hack saw in there to cut the lag bolts. Anything to slow a thief down and make him think about moving on to an easier set up to rip off.

wv-outdoor · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 10:09 pm

I try to find a tree that is angled the way I need it. Although, I have used other small branches to behind the box to adjust if necessary. I also use the python cable even though I hear they are easy to cut. Will slow them down a little bit but if they really want it. Then its going to be theirs anyhow. Just making it a little bit harder for them. That and I need the boxes to keep my cameras safe from the bears.

Jim Vokes NY · **Posted:** Fri May 11, 2012 12:17 am

NantucketShedHunter wrote:

When I lag my lock box to a tree, I always find a tree with the perfect angle so the back of the lock box will be completely flush with the tree. I think if you leave a space between the lock box and the tree it would make it that much easier to get a hack saw in there to cut the lag bolts. Anything to slow a thief down and make him think about moving on to an easier set up to rip off.

I can only assume you are pulling my leg.. :twisted:

They don't grow trees that are in the best position or the perfect angle here in NY State my friend!

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