I'm looking for small quantities (100-200). The best price I can find for basic markers is angelo's supplies which sells 100 four foot long stakes for $49.50 plus $21.50 for shipping totaling $0.71 per marker with shipping.
That place may be cheaper than angelo's depending on how many you order seeing as the have a flat rate $9.99 shipping charge no matter how many are ordered.
Another difference is drivewaymarkerdepot puts a pencil tip on the end of theirs and has a plastic end on the top. Angelo's just puts a slight angle on one end of their stakes and has no plastic end. I don't see the plastic end as a selling point, since I don't see any use for it.
What is the easiest way you have found to pound them into the ground?
I used a piece of 1/2" od pipe cut 6 inches shorter than the stake, and welded a top plate to push/pound on.I also put a ground stop at the bottom. It works great for my purposes and I very rarely need to use a hammer. It also doubles as a guide so that every stake is exactly 6 inches in the ground. On a level lot it is nice to look down a line of stakes and see them all lined up perfectly.
I used a piece of 1/2" od pipe cut 6 inches shorter than the stake, and welded a top plate to push/pound on.I also put a ground stop at the bottom. It works great for my purposes and I very rarely need to use a hammer. It also doubles as a guide so that every stake is exactly 6 inches in the ground. On a level lot it is nice to look down a line of stakes and see them all lined up perfectly.
I'll have to consider making one of those, I have been using a similar sized rod cut about 6 inches shorter than the stake and just use a hammer to hammer it down flush with the top of the rod, but your tool seems a little easier.
I may try to "improve" on your idea and weld some foot steps to the bottom of the rod so I can just press it down with my foot.
Last edited by NicholasMWhite; 10-19-2012 at 02:52 PM..
I may try to "improve" on your idea and weld some foot steps to the bottom of the rod so I can just press it down with my foot.
I was going to try the foot pegs, but I was afraid pipe that small might bend or break the weld if you pushed down too hard on that one spot. If it works for you post a pic.
A piece of threaded pipe with an end cap works just as well, no welding and fab time.
Smaller version of a t bar hammer. http://www.drivewaymarkerdepot.com/main.sc They don't like my funny/money either.
Last edited by Mr.Markus; 10-19-2012 at 06:14 PM..
We have been buying the angelos ones for years. Considering that half get stolen or broken cheap is good. If we did residential work I think I might spend more to get the reflective tape wrap....
... pretty much kills the deal.
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