Hog Pipe Instructions???

[Landrover]

Anybody have them from the old TBH??? I would like to make one that will hold 50 lbs since I don't get to East Texas very much. Thanks in advance guys.

[skeeter]

Do these really work? They don't get clogged up w/ mud? I may need to put one of thes out at my Sheridan lease.

[Landrover]

Good thought Dan! Heck, I gotta come up with something different.

[Big_gun]

I built a couple that hold about 50 # of corn. haven't been clogged with mud yet. once the hogs found it they'd empty it in a night, I drilled apporx 24 holes in it...I was thinking that was nowhere near enough...

Endcap with 3/8" eyebolt


Endcap with 3/8" eyebolt (inside view) Other end has a cleanout screw in cap.


Helpers drilling holes


Helpers drilling holes 2


Finished pipe (5' long) used a 5/16" chain and attached to eye bolt with a quick coupling. Chain is approx 5' and attached to a regular pet anchor ground screw.

[innergel]

How big were the holes you drilled? That looks like a 1/2" bit. 2 hog pipes are on my "to-build" list for this spring.

those look great, btw.

[Big_gun]

I believe we used a 1/2" bit.... didn't take them long to find it...

[Joey~AP]

I put a bell on the chain of mine, so you will know when they are pushin it around.

I think I drilled 1/2" holes in mine.

[florissant]

My two cents,
I like the pvc pipes but a more cost effective alternative is the 10 foot black-flex drainage type. One pipe $4.50 and four 6 inch band (radiator type) clamps $2.25 each = $13.50 pre-corn. Pop some holes in one end and zip tie it shut. I use a 3/4 bit but drill only approx. 4-6 per 10 foot piece placed on 45 degrees from each other about a 1.5 feet apart.
Put two clamps together (now 12 inch) anchor to a tree with about 4-5 feet being vertical fill the pipe, bouncing the corn down. Slap the other clamp on and you're done. Although recently I cut a 3 inch by 3 inch square near the bottom of the pipe - you can drop in jello or your favorite attractant. Easy and cheap to replace. Holds 1 to 2 bags of corn, just make sure a squirrel isn't in there when filling, or extra pants might be required.

[innergel]

My two cents,
I like the pvc pipes but a more cost effective alternative is the 10 foot black-flex drainage type. One pipe $4.50 and four 6 inch band (radiator type) clamps $2.25 each = $13.50 pre-corn. Pop some holes in one end and zip tie it shut. I use a 3/4 bit but drill only approx. 4-6 per 10 foot piece placed on 45 degrees from each other about a 1.5 feet apart.
Put two clamps together (now 12 inch) anchor to a tree with about 4-5 feet being vertical fill the pipe, bouncing the corn down. Slap the other clamp on and you're done. Although recently I cut a 3 inch by 3 inch square near the bottom of the pipe - you can drop in jello or your favorite attractant. Easy and cheap to replace. Holds 1 to 2 bags of corn, just make sure a squirrel isn't in there when filling, or extra pants might be required.

any pictures of this setup? i'm having a hard time visualizing where all these clamps and holes go. Is it hard to fill up? How durable is it?

[eradicator]

Both setups work well, but 24 holes is way too many. Remember, the piggies are gluttons and 6-8 holes works a lot better (cheaper).

[G MONEY]

I would agree with eradicator. We started with 12 holes. By the end of the season, we were down to 1 hole. We taped up the rest with duct tape. If we didnt, they could empty out in one or two nights. We went with 3/8" holes.

[Landrover]

any pictures of this setup? i'm having a hard time visualizing where all these clamps and holes go. Is it hard to fill up? How durable is it?

You guys ROCK!!!
I agree with the statement above but it does sound viable but a little to deep to visualize!

On the pics above how do you keep the ends on? I don't see any threads? Thanks for the response it is awesome to see the boys involved.
Man, the number of holes is definitely gonna be KEY for me since I only go up to Smith County once per month or so.
Hey Dan, you wanna start working on these this week? I will pay for the supplies but I totally suck when making stuff!

[buzzbait]

a few of mine. Way too many holes. It's been in this same location for over 3 years

[Tmag]

They look great. We used to fill 2 liter pop bottles and drop them around the water holes and feeders. The deer even got into kicking the corn out of them.

[eradicator]

Buzzbait,

That looks like a good place to whack some porkers. What kind of fitting do you use to keep your endcaps on?