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Death Flakes at the Point 27-Oct-2014 At 1:54:18 PM Snacks

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On 27/10/2014 Dr Nick wrote:
>Another option that I know Mikl and I have both used is to get a long drill
>bit and put a metal rod through the flake and the rock behind as reinforcing.
>Obviously you're going to have to make a judgement as to whether that's
>going to be effective in any particular case.
>
>My preferred option if it's not going to be too much of a scar or hazard
>is to get rid of loose stuff. A small prybar so you can pull something
>out without being in the line of fire is OK. A car jack is probably an
>admission that something isn't really that loose.
>

I like Neil's idea and actually use an old drill bit as the metal rod...

takes advantage of the basic principle behind the whole helifix product range without going to the proprietary expense.