Cheap ground anchor?

Hi people,

The picture (sorry if it's too large) is of a Hilti bolt which is used to tie scaffold to the building it surrounds.

The looped part is 18mm thick with the eye being 55mm wide.

I used one of these to anchor my scooter to my garden path when i lived in London and now use one in my garage.

I don't claim that one of these will stop a determined thief, but it will defo stop an oppurtunist.

And only costing around £8 i feel it is a very cheap security measure.




By MightyBoosh

[Rich]

I liked alpinestarheros ground anchor.. Huge tub full of cement with loop,, it shouted try at your peril!!!

[BigFootIsBlurry]

I cant see the pic very well, is it just me?

How difficult is it to fit one of these? ie, what tools are needed and can an idiot (me) do it in an afternoon?

Originally Posted by Rich

I liked alpinestarheros ground anchor.. Huge tub full of cement with loop,, it shouted try at your peril!!!

I must be the ONLY person in the world who did this and had them still steal the bike - by TAKING the fecking concrete block as well!! And it was big and heavy!

Btw you can get some quite cheap ground anchors,talking £25-30 up, which might be better for the job. That loop looks good if you want a really cheap anchor though, so I don't sound like I'm trying to p*ss on your bonfire

Originally Posted by BigFootIsBlurry

I cant see the pic very well, is it just me?

How difficult is it to fit one of these? ie, what tools are needed and can an idiot (me) do it in an afternoon?

16mm masonary drill bit is all thats needed.

The holding peg has a bit in the middle which pushes out the splayed end.

Only point is as the looped bit screws into the holding peg it must be located close enough to an object/ wall to stop it being unscrewed when in use. So not best used in an open area.

Sorry about the pic.

Originally Posted by muffles

I must be the ONLY person in the world who did this and had them still steal the bike - by TAKING the fecking concrete block as well!! And it was big and heavy!

Btw you can get some quite cheap ground anchors,talking £25-30 up, which might be better for the job. That loop looks good if you want a really cheap anchor though, so I don't sound like I'm trying to p*ss on your bonfire

There's only one way to wake up with your bike where you left it.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-PEUGEOT-L...QQcmdZViewItem

[Bluepete]

I use a piece of 25mm diameter steel re-bar, bent into a U shape, bedded in three bags of pre-mix concrete with wire coat hangers bent around the re-bar for added annoyance. Total cost, £12.

[Dave20046]

My grandad found something like that (bit thicker) that fell off a lorry (my mates also found one before wonder what they do) and made a monster anchor out of it, really good.

Originally Posted by Mighty Boosh

There's only one way to wake up with your bike where you left it.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-PEUGEOT-L...QQcmdZViewItem

Haha, well the security on the bike now is a little different I am happy to say