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Techniques and Equipment for Wilderness Travel with Stock

Picket-Pin Specifications

MATERIALS LIST
NO
PART NAME
REQD
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
SHEET
1 ROD 1 1/2 DIA 1020 STEEL ROD
2 AUGER 1 1/8 THICK x 2 1/2 1009 HR STRIP OR 1/2 ID x 2 1/2 FENDER WASHER

Drawing of picket-pin showing its dimensions.

Drawing of the picket pin saying to turn the stake into the ground by hand or with a stick through the handle.

Drawing of a swivel snap.

Drawing of a pear link.

Drawing of a link showing its dimensions.

Use one of the above methods to picket stock to stake. Pear link can be turned on to stake before inserting in ground. Link type must be assembled on rod before auger is attached.

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