dhageremtp Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have a bunch of them left over from a few years ago, didn't do a show last year. many of the stakes are broken, is there a good way to put them up? Alternate stakes? Thanks Dustin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Fleming Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I had the same thing. Home depot sells 2 foot sections of rebar. hammer rebar into ground and put cansy cane over it. works great for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnemd Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 These are what I made for mine. I made them out of 1/2" round stock. I use a controller to make them chase each other. Picture #10 Picture #12 Picture #16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Python Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I zip tie two together, wrap in red and white lights, and put them over 1/2 emt driven into the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jihans Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I zip tie mine to 12 inch wooden stakes I pound half way in. You can pick up a dozen at HD for a couple of bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooliocuneo Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) I just use wooden stakes. No zip ties, just pound into ground, and slip the candy cane over the 6" or so that I leave extending out of the ground. Cheap, easy, and most importantly, it works! Edited November 20, 2013 by cooliocuneo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 I just use wooden stakes. No zip ties, just pound into ground, and slip the candy cane over the 6" or so that I leave extending out of the ground. Cheap, easy, and most importantly, it works! When you say wooden stakes, are you talking dowel rod ? If so what diameter are you using and do you make a point on the end you pound in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techster Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 A few weeks ago someone suggested building a candy cane tree, so thanks for the Idea. I don't have the Wal Mart candy canes, but I do have a few Michael's candy canes from last year. I built this wooden junction with 3/4 inch pvc to clamp the candy canes and plan on putting Velcro around the PVC and candy cane to hold them in place. I will have a tie down rope in the middle of the tree to anchor the entire setup in place. Here are some pictures of what I have done so far. Not the best pics from my phone. Happy Holidays, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidetrack73 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 I want the arcade in the background for Christmas! Looking good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooliocuneo Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 When you say wooden stakes, are you talking dowel rod ? If so what diameter are you using and do you make a point on the end you pound in? Nope, just wooden stakes. I'm at work right now, so I don't know the diameter, but let's about 1/2" by 3/4"? They fit nice and tight inside the candy canes, and since they're thinner than they are wide, there's space for the wire to hang down. I'll try to post some pics tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techster Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I want the arcade in the background for Christmas! Looking good so far Thanks, pinball/pinball repair - my other hobby - takes a backseat during the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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