Over the years folks have come up with ways to make rebar safe: tennis balls, plastic bottles, candy cane bends.
Times have changed.
Lowes and Home Depot (and any construction supply) now stock rebar caps in bulk. You can get a bag of 20 or so for a few bucks. They come in a few sizes. You need the small size for #3/#4 rebar.
They are bright orange and fit neatly on the top of the rebar. By far the best answer. Very cost effective. No need to worry about other otions any more.
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Re: Rebar stake safety
Yes, but the problem with those is that they are still HARD and though will prevent punctures, still bruise.
Those colored swimming noodles sold at the dollar store are my preference.
Those colored swimming noodles sold at the dollar store are my preference.
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Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me
Re: Rebar stake safety
Mushroom caps are better than most options. Definitly better than tennis balls, plastic bottles, and bending.
Best cost/benefit/labor option in my opinion.
Have unlimited time and money? I'm sure there are better options.
Noodles sound viable too.
Does that make you noodle-boy?
Best cost/benefit/labor option in my opinion.
Have unlimited time and money? I'm sure there are better options.
Noodles sound viable too.
Does that make you noodle-boy?
Re: Rebar stake safety
Putting caps on rebar is fine but I have seen lots of people with the iconic skinned up shins from running into rebar. I think more people get hurt falling over rebar - as opposed to falling onto rebar...... The hollow pool noodles are definately the way to go. Or maybe shinguards and helmets....
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I don't know, check out my avatar. What do you think? 
Igneouss wrote:Mushroom caps are better than most options. Definitly better than tennis balls, plastic bottles, and bending.
Best cost/benefit/labor option in my opinion.
Have unlimited time and money? I'm sure there are better options.
Noodles sound viable too.
Does that make you noodle-boy?
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Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me
Re: Rebar stake safety
What happens if you fall ONTO rebar with a pool noodle? Tennis ball? Stuffed animal? Water bottle?
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Re: Rebar stake safety
Oh well...Darwin Award for you!
Korwedge wrote:What happens if you fall ONTO rebar with a pool noodle? Tennis ball? Stuffed animal? Water bottle?
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Re: Rebar stake safety
well, if it feels good, repeat as necessary.............Korwedge wrote:What happens if you fall ONTO rebar with a pool noodle? Tennis ball? Stuffed animal? Water bottle?
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Re: Rebar stake safety
Motards.
The bend keeps your cords from slipping off. Pound the stakes flush to avoid tripping.
The bend keeps your cords from slipping off. Pound the stakes flush to avoid tripping.
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Re: Rebar stake safety
Well, pool noodle, water bottle or stuffed animal will not make a difference if you fall on it obviously. Tennis ball however would actually offer some protection, me thinks.Korwedge wrote:What happens if you fall ONTO rebar with a pool noodle? Tennis ball? Stuffed animal? Water bottle?