Winches
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Re: Winches
On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 18:31:43 -0400, Mike Romain
<romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>There are different varieties of all of them.
>
>My 'come-A-long' has a pulley block on it and only pulls about 8' at a
>shot. It works easy on the arm.
heh heh
Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
action. Notice my comments...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
and after I got out...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
>
>Mike
>
>Shaggie wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
>> >winching debate!).
>>
>> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
>> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
>> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
>> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
>> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
>> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
>> trying to start a debate. :-)
>>
>> >
>> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
>> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but we
>> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little loop
>> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
>> >
>> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
>> >
>> >
>> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
>> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >SB wrote:
>> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
>> >come-a-long?
>> >> >
>> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
>> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
>> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
>> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
>> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
>> >> >
>> >> >Steve
>> >>
>> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
>> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
>> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
>> >>
>> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >> :wq!
>> >
>>
>> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> :wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
<romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>There are different varieties of all of them.
>
>My 'come-A-long' has a pulley block on it and only pulls about 8' at a
>shot. It works easy on the arm.
heh heh
Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
action. Notice my comments...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
and after I got out...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
>
>Mike
>
>Shaggie wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
>> >winching debate!).
>>
>> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
>> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
>> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
>> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
>> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
>> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
>> trying to start a debate. :-)
>>
>> >
>> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
>> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but we
>> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little loop
>> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
>> >
>> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
>> >
>> >
>> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
>> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >SB wrote:
>> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
>> >come-a-long?
>> >> >
>> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
>> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
>> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
>> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
>> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
>> >> >
>> >> >Steve
>> >>
>> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
>> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
>> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
>> >>
>> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >> :wq!
>> >
>>
>> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> :wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
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Re: Winches
On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 18:31:43 -0400, Mike Romain
<romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>There are different varieties of all of them.
>
>My 'come-A-long' has a pulley block on it and only pulls about 8' at a
>shot. It works easy on the arm.
heh heh
Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
action. Notice my comments...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
and after I got out...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
>
>Mike
>
>Shaggie wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
>> >winching debate!).
>>
>> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
>> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
>> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
>> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
>> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
>> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
>> trying to start a debate. :-)
>>
>> >
>> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
>> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but we
>> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little loop
>> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
>> >
>> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
>> >
>> >
>> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
>> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >SB wrote:
>> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
>> >come-a-long?
>> >> >
>> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
>> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
>> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
>> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
>> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
>> >> >
>> >> >Steve
>> >>
>> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
>> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
>> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
>> >>
>> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >> :wq!
>> >
>>
>> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> :wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
<romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>There are different varieties of all of them.
>
>My 'come-A-long' has a pulley block on it and only pulls about 8' at a
>shot. It works easy on the arm.
heh heh
Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
action. Notice my comments...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
and after I got out...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
>
>Mike
>
>Shaggie wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
>> >winching debate!).
>>
>> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
>> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
>> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
>> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
>> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
>> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
>> trying to start a debate. :-)
>>
>> >
>> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
>> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but we
>> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little loop
>> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
>> >
>> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
>> >
>> >
>> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
>> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >SB wrote:
>> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
>> >come-a-long?
>> >> >
>> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
>> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
>> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
>> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
>> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
>> >> >
>> >> >Steve
>> >>
>> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
>> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
>> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
>> >>
>> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >> :wq!
>> >
>>
>> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> :wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
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Re: Winches
On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 18:31:43 -0400, Mike Romain
<romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>There are different varieties of all of them.
>
>My 'come-A-long' has a pulley block on it and only pulls about 8' at a
>shot. It works easy on the arm.
heh heh
Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
action. Notice my comments...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
and after I got out...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
>
>Mike
>
>Shaggie wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
>> >winching debate!).
>>
>> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
>> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
>> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
>> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
>> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
>> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
>> trying to start a debate. :-)
>>
>> >
>> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
>> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but we
>> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little loop
>> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
>> >
>> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
>> >
>> >
>> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
>> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >SB wrote:
>> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
>> >come-a-long?
>> >> >
>> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
>> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
>> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
>> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
>> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
>> >> >
>> >> >Steve
>> >>
>> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
>> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
>> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
>> >>
>> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >> :wq!
>> >
>>
>> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> :wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
<romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>There are different varieties of all of them.
>
>My 'come-A-long' has a pulley block on it and only pulls about 8' at a
>shot. It works easy on the arm.
heh heh
Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
action. Notice my comments...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
and after I got out...
http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
>
>Mike
>
>Shaggie wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
>> >winching debate!).
>>
>> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
>> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
>> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
>> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
>> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
>> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
>> trying to start a debate. :-)
>>
>> >
>> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
>> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but we
>> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little loop
>> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
>> >
>> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
>> >
>> >
>> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
>> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >SB wrote:
>> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
>> >come-a-long?
>> >> >
>> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
>> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
>> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
>> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
>> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
>> >> >
>> >> >Steve
>> >>
>> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
>> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
>> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
>> >>
>> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >> :wq!
>> >
>>
>> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> :wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
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Re: Winches
Engine high centered on a rut we can't even see. Baja Ha Ha.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Shaggie wrote:
>
> heh heh
> Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
> action. Notice my comments...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
> and after I got out...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Shaggie wrote:
>
> heh heh
> Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
> action. Notice my comments...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
> and after I got out...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
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Re: Winches
Engine high centered on a rut we can't even see. Baja Ha Ha.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Shaggie wrote:
>
> heh heh
> Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
> action. Notice my comments...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
> and after I got out...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Shaggie wrote:
>
> heh heh
> Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
> action. Notice my comments...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
> and after I got out...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
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Re: Winches
Engine high centered on a rut we can't even see. Baja Ha Ha.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Shaggie wrote:
>
> heh heh
> Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
> action. Notice my comments...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
> and after I got out...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Shaggie wrote:
>
> heh heh
> Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
> action. Notice my comments...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
> and after I got out...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
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Re: Winches
Engine high centered on a rut we can't even see. Baja Ha Ha.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Shaggie wrote:
>
> heh heh
> Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
> action. Notice my comments...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
> and after I got out...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Shaggie wrote:
>
> heh heh
> Speaking or working the arm... Here's a shot of my old come-along in
> action. Notice my comments...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/intr.html
> and after I got out...
> http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/vw/bajakit/ints.html
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Re: Winches
the hand crank one I'm thinking of wouldn't let you spool too much on it
before it got messy.
I'm thinking more about bend radius' on the cable--you couldn't spool it
tight which means you couldn't keep a lot on it....which means you probably
wouldn't get much more than 10feet pulled before having to reset...
But reading mike's post it sounds likea come-along isn't too different as
far as distance pulled...
I fear this is getting closer to a debate! Just need someone on the grassy
knoll!
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:803r809qhf4gp7qsg755ss5prs987qhlgd@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
> >winching debate!).
>
> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
> trying to start a debate. :-)
>
> >
> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but
we
> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little
loop
> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
> >
> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
> >
> >
> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >SB wrote:
> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
> >come-a-long?
> >> >
> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
> >> >
> >> >Steve
> >>
> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
> >>
> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> :wq!
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
before it got messy.
I'm thinking more about bend radius' on the cable--you couldn't spool it
tight which means you couldn't keep a lot on it....which means you probably
wouldn't get much more than 10feet pulled before having to reset...
But reading mike's post it sounds likea come-along isn't too different as
far as distance pulled...
I fear this is getting closer to a debate! Just need someone on the grassy
knoll!
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:803r809qhf4gp7qsg755ss5prs987qhlgd@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
> >winching debate!).
>
> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
> trying to start a debate. :-)
>
> >
> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but
we
> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little
loop
> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
> >
> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
> >
> >
> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >SB wrote:
> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
> >come-a-long?
> >> >
> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
> >> >
> >> >Steve
> >>
> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
> >>
> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> :wq!
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Winches
the hand crank one I'm thinking of wouldn't let you spool too much on it
before it got messy.
I'm thinking more about bend radius' on the cable--you couldn't spool it
tight which means you couldn't keep a lot on it....which means you probably
wouldn't get much more than 10feet pulled before having to reset...
But reading mike's post it sounds likea come-along isn't too different as
far as distance pulled...
I fear this is getting closer to a debate! Just need someone on the grassy
knoll!
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:803r809qhf4gp7qsg755ss5prs987qhlgd@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
> >winching debate!).
>
> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
> trying to start a debate. :-)
>
> >
> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but
we
> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little
loop
> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
> >
> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
> >
> >
> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >SB wrote:
> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
> >come-a-long?
> >> >
> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
> >> >
> >> >Steve
> >>
> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
> >>
> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> :wq!
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
before it got messy.
I'm thinking more about bend radius' on the cable--you couldn't spool it
tight which means you couldn't keep a lot on it....which means you probably
wouldn't get much more than 10feet pulled before having to reset...
But reading mike's post it sounds likea come-along isn't too different as
far as distance pulled...
I fear this is getting closer to a debate! Just need someone on the grassy
knoll!
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:803r809qhf4gp7qsg755ss5prs987qhlgd@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
> >winching debate!).
>
> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
> trying to start a debate. :-)
>
> >
> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but
we
> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little
loop
> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
> >
> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
> >
> >
> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >SB wrote:
> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
> >come-a-long?
> >> >
> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
> >> >
> >> >Steve
> >>
> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
> >>
> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> :wq!
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Winches
the hand crank one I'm thinking of wouldn't let you spool too much on it
before it got messy.
I'm thinking more about bend radius' on the cable--you couldn't spool it
tight which means you couldn't keep a lot on it....which means you probably
wouldn't get much more than 10feet pulled before having to reset...
But reading mike's post it sounds likea come-along isn't too different as
far as distance pulled...
I fear this is getting closer to a debate! Just need someone on the grassy
knoll!
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:803r809qhf4gp7qsg755ss5prs987qhlgd@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
> >winching debate!).
>
> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
> trying to start a debate. :-)
>
> >
> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but
we
> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little
loop
> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
> >
> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
> >
> >
> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >SB wrote:
> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
> >come-a-long?
> >> >
> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
> >> >
> >> >Steve
> >>
> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
> >>
> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> :wq!
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!
before it got messy.
I'm thinking more about bend radius' on the cable--you couldn't spool it
tight which means you couldn't keep a lot on it....which means you probably
wouldn't get much more than 10feet pulled before having to reset...
But reading mike's post it sounds likea come-along isn't too different as
far as distance pulled...
I fear this is getting closer to a debate! Just need someone on the grassy
knoll!
"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:803r809qhf4gp7qsg755ss5prs987qhlgd@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:10:23 GMT, "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
> >winching debate!).
>
> OK, that's a fair question. The hand-operated winch I had was a LOT
> easier to use than the come-along I had. It was faster and easier to
> use and even stored better because the cable was more wrapped up on
> the spool than the come-along. My come-along must not have had as
> good of leverage to it too because it would wear me out just moving my
> baja 10 feet with it. Just my personal experience/opinion. Also not
> trying to start a debate. :-)
>
> >
> >We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
> >Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but
we
> >just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little
loop
> >on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope in.
> >
> >I'll see if I can find the info on it....
> >
> >
> >"Shaggie" <me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:8puq80ls7aq0iepmrmajggfnhd6n79ru7u@4ax.com.. .
> >> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:02:59 GMT, Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >SB wrote:
> >> >> Does anyone else carry the old tried and tested method of a
> >come-a-long?
> >> >
> >> >I do. It has got me unstuck many times. Takes a bit of work though.
> >> >Often have to crank it as much as it can take and then go back to the
> >> >vehicle and apply some gas or the hi-lift to gain an inch or two and
> >> >then back to the come-along and repeat. So far, I've only been stuck
> >> >once where the come-along didn't cut it.
> >> >
> >> >Steve
> >>
> >> I used to, but only for a while for my baja. Even a hand-cranked
> >> winch is better (in my opinion) than a come-along. A come-along is
> >> better than nothing, but that's about it.
> >>
> >> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >> :wq!
> >
>
> "I can hammer it back into shape later."
> :wq!