Maine Lights Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Where has everyone got the best price on mega tree parts. I am looking for the hook head and guy wires. Also what does everyone use to anchor the guy wires to the ground? Any help would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) I went to the Family dollar and got the large screw in dog leash anchors for about 3 bucks to hold my guy wires in. Don't know if they will work in frozen ground. Edited September 9, 2012 by shfr26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orville Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Just don't follow the Jim S Winder method, well, not unless you want your mega tree horizontal, instead of vertical! Sorry Jim, I just couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I went to the Family dollar and got the large screw in dog leash anchors for about 3 bucks to hold my guy wires in. Don't know if they will work in frozen ground.Pete - the key to using those spiral anchors successfully up north is to screw them into the ground BEFORE it freezes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I knew if there was a way to do it, you would know. Thanks George, hope I get mine in before it freezes, or someplace freezes over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I knew if there was a way to do it, you would know. Thanks George, hope I get mine in before it freezes, or someplace freezes over.LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott T Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Do not under engineer your mega tree. One good gust or windy night and you will be cleaning up a mess. I have 80lbs of concrete in my base sleeve that is permanently in the ground. Each anchor has about 20lbs holding them permanently 2" under the ground. I dig the top off for the month of December. You MUST have a great base and anchor. Then the rest is a little more forgiving. Not much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Do not under engineer your mega tree. One good gust or windy night and you will be cleaning up a mess. I have 80lbs of concrete in my base sleeve that is permanently in the ground. Each anchor has about 20lbs holding them permanently 2" under the ground. I dig the top off for the month of December. You MUST have a great base and anchor. Then the rest is a little more forgiving. Not much!Well I use the anchors I posted before, and I have tripped over them a few times, 100 plus pounds, falling over something I put up and failed to see in the dark. My tree was still standing, even tho I was not, so in my display it worked fine. :P You need to consider weather condions in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Fischer Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Pete - the key to using those spiral anchors successfully up north is to screw them into the ground BEFORE it freezes......and don't attempt to remove until after it thaws. Somewhere in my yard are several of these, broken off just below ground level I actually prefer the "giant tent pegs" that you can get at the big-box store for a few bucks each. They're about 12" long and very sturdy. And with a little coaxing they will come up in frozen ground. Usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawlkr2 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Either got my parts or ideas for my parts from here:http://www.christmaslightshow.com/outdoor-Christmas-tree-decorations.htmlMy hook head is some PVC fittings with hooks bolted into it for a topper. My tree is only 10' tall so I didn't need to have the style that winches up.My base is just like they sell, but I made mine myself using 2"x2" 1/4" wall tubing for the bottom and the 30" long "legs" that slide into it.I also use the twist in dog stakes for securing the guide wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Batzdorf Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 These guys really helped me out. I have a 2" pipe for my mega tree. I liked their hook head, well he sent me just the hook head without the collar. I'll weld my own 2.5" collar. So these guys are worth a phone call.http://www.christmaslightshow.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevikester Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 i TOO used the christmas light show set up...I bought the big dog chain ground screw anchors from DollarGeneral for 2.25 a piece, which when doing a spiral tree, needing 16 plus 4 more for guy wires, I was happy to find them at that price. For actual wire/steel i used this site http://www.pambinaimpex.com/servlet/StoreFront very very reasonable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORisAwesome Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) I initially bought my Mega tree from Christmas Light Show. It works well, but my front yard is not level and using the CLS base, caused the entire tree to lean. After seeing CMOORE60's setup I incorporated some of his ideas.I rented an augur and drilled a hole in the ground and installed a socket which the center pole fits into. A cover goes over the hole in the off season. The socket is made of PVC parts found at Home Depot. This makes the entire tree about 2' shorter, but, the CDI LED 70 ct strings fit well.I permantently installed the guy wire anchors and set them low enough so that the lawn mower will not hit them. This is an example of the ground anchor, they can be found in various sizes at True Value Hardware stores. http://www.amazon.co...s=ground anchorI use turn buckles to tension the guy wires once the pole is up. The turn buckles also allow me to adjust the tension until the is pole straight.Jerry Edited September 14, 2012 by LORisAwesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusCarnathan Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) Last year I just used pvc pipe for my 10' tree and my homemade 5 way connector (3 way T attached to a 4 way connector) for the base using 5 foot pipes for legs it did not fall over but it looked like it wanted to and I really dont want a horizontal mega treeso this year I am using metal pipe and the metal pole stand that christmaslightshow.com is selling now I just have to findsome one that can sell me the pipe the cheapest with delivery or I will have to find some one to deliver it Edited September 14, 2012 by TitusCarnathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORisAwesome Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 With the CLS stuff, you still need to purchase the center pole. (It would cost a fortune to ship). I got mine at either Lowes or Home Depot. Don't remember which. They come if 10' sections. I have a pickup truck, so I just put them in the back.I think a plumbing supply house may have or be able to get a 20' pole.As far as delivery, do you have a friend or neighbor with a pickup truck that might be willing to lend a hand?Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusCarnathan Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I ordered it from a local hardware store they will deliver it for a couple bucks I would rather support a local business anywaythe pipes only cost a couple bucks more than lowes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Lights Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks for the help Jerry, yeah once I get back home I will look into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Porter Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I have two 12' trees with 16 strings each. I got a 4" PVC blind flange ( it has 8 bolt holes), clipped in some spring gate carabiners, drilled a couple of holes for screws to pass through and mounted it to the top of the trees. I went with the 'biners as the wind whistles pretty good where I live and I had some strings blew off the hooks I had used two years ago during an ice storm. The 'biners have enough room to hold three or four strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickodom Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'm thinking about getting their 10ft kit... what do you guys think of it? My only concern is wind as we have gusts that come through most afternoons so I'm going to need to install some good anchors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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