Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 any one know where I can get some stakes for candy canes I broke a couple last year and just remembered here is a pic Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james campbell Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 What I do with mine is to use a piece of rebar and then zip tie the candy cane to the rebar. those stakes always break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 james campbell wrote: What I do with mine is to use a piece of rebar and then zip tie the candy cane to the rebar. those stakes always breakgood answer thanks, I have to start thinking outside the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hvasta Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I use a piece of 1/2" pvc.. cut at an angle to go in the ground, it slides inside the candy cane perfectly.. cut a slit for the wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 TJ Hvasta wrote: I use a piece of 1/2" pvc.. cut at an angle to go in the ground, it slides inside the candy cane perfectly.. cut a slit for the wire.Thanks TJ sometimes I just go brain dead for an hour or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I usually just buy some spare candy canes after christmas when they are 75% off to replace broken ones--seems these are always left over. Won't help you now, but something to consider at the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Surfing4Dough wrote: I usually just buy some spare candy canes after christmas when they are 75% off to replace broken ones--seems these are always left over. Won't help you now, but something to consider at the end of the year.I just bought 18 more canes for $5.48 each at Walmart I picked up 9 green and 9 red looked like a good deal considering Canadian Tire is selling tham at $10.00 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Don Gillespie wrote: Surfing4Dough wrote: I usually just buy some spare candy canes after christmas when they are 75% off to replace broken ones--seems these are always left over. Won't help you now, but something to consider at the end of the year.I just bought 18 more canes for $5.48 each at Walmart I picked up 9 green and 9 red looked like a good deal considering Canadian Tire is selling tham at $10.00 each$5.48?!? Are these the 2-3' ones (I think they are 28") or are they the 6' ones? The 3 ft ones here (most common) are about $2-$2.50 here, so when they are on clearance they are less than a buck.(not my canes).You might check ebay too for a better price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Surfing4Dough wrote: Don Gillespie wrote: $5.48?!? Are these the 2-3' ones (I think they are 28") or are they the 6' ones? The 3 ft ones here (most common) are about $2-$2.50 here, so when they are on clearance they are less than a buck.(not my canes).You might check ebay too for a better price.Next they come on sale get me some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hvasta Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Dont forget CraisgList.. I've seen a LOT of CC's for sale here in the Valley.. YMVV.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidK Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I bought a whack of Canadian Tire CC's last year when they were 5 bucks a piece. I had the same problem breaking the posts. As mine are used in rows, using 4 channels for a chase pattern, I took some 1x4's and drilled 15/16 holes spaced at 8 inches. I had to break off the little plastic piece on the bottom that the stake pushes into. I cut a narrow slot out from each hole to the edge to thread the wire through. I got I think 18 on a 12 footer. Makes it easier to carry and I don't have to drive stakes in the ground. Just wish they were as cheap this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 DavidK wrote: I bought a whack of Canadian Tire CC's last year when they were 5 bucks a piece. I had the same problem breaking the posts. As mine are used in rows, using 4 channels for a chase pattern, I took some 1x4's and drilled 15/16 holes spaced at 8 inches. I had to break off the little plastic piece on the bottom that the stake pushes into. I cut a narrow slot out from each hole to the edge to thread the wire through. I got I think 18 on a 12 footer. Makes it easier to carry and I don't have to drive stakes in the ground. Just wish they were as cheap this year.I like this idea also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstorms Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I just saw these at Hobby Lobby. Noted because I have the exact same stakes for my snowflake markers and one broke. I just used a section of rebar as a long stake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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