tree stand step help

any one know of a trick to get the screw in steps in faster?i want to get another stand up this weekend just seeing if anyone had a tip to make it easier

 

THey make some products that do the job easier, like a hand drill or use a cordless drill, but they are noisy. I have heard that the Cranford steps are the easiest to get in a tree, but I have not used them. To be honest, once I got myself a set of Lone Wolf climbing sticks, I have not screwed another step in a tree. If you are set on using screw in steps. Try starting the hole with your small bow hanger, then the hole will start better for the steps. Hope that helps.
Dandbuck

 

There are gadgets out there to help you....for me...I ended up getting rid of all my steps...and buying EZY Climb steps from Cranford. They're a little more money, but they do start very easily....which is a big deal when you're 20 feet up trying to get them into a tree....

 

thanks guys i was thinking of getting the bark bit but heard its more trouble than its worth

 

Bark bit will work. But what I do is just take a hard plastic tipped hammer. Hit it pretty good into the tree then start screwing. Holds a 275lb uncle for 5 years this way n no drills to mess with.

 

thanks hightower i just want to get these sets up found some new areas i want to try and there not climber friendly