come along and summer storage

This one should do everything you need:

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Heavy-Duty-5-Ton-Come-Puller/dp/B000MBWCIU

The cap on top of my flue pipe is going to keep out the bigger critters, and it's hard for the smaller critters to climb the exterior of the pipe, so I'm not worried and therefore I do nothing. There IS no damper to close on my flue pipe in the house, so if any insect decided to attempt to live in the flue pipe, he/she/it is somewhat trapped. I've wondered about spiders and bees, and whether or not THEY would typically build a nest in the flue pipe, but also haven't experienced THAT yet.

I suppose I'll know, that first time I light a fire!

-Soupy1957

I think these are the gold standard for come-alongs: https://www.wyeth-scott.com/index.asp

I bought one recently with the synthetic rope. I also bought an extra handle and handle extension so I have a long or short handle to use depending on the load.

I purchased it directly from the manufacturer.

- Rich

You might also consider a winch. They make portable winches and I can see where they could be very handy.

What you trying to pull?

woodslinger said:

I use come alongs to help direct trees that are leaning or to be sure they stay away from valuable items. Would a 2 ton come along be plenty for this application?

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I dont like the come along for that application. Boat winch or electric is the way to go.

smokinjay said:

woodslinger said:

I use come alongs to help direct trees that are leaning or to be sure they stay away from valuable items. Would a 2 ton come along be plenty for this application?

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I dont like the come along for that application. Boat winch or electric is the way to go.

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Yup. I have one I've used on occasion for 30 yrs,nice to move certain things a short distance on the ground,but I never used it in felling if the trees were anywhere near buildings or property.

Pushing those buttons on that 12 V winch is so much nicer on my old back now. ;-)

Forgot about your question on the damper. If you have a damper, then I would close it in the summer but if one is not installed I would not worry about it.

Catspaw said:

I think these are the gold standard for come-alongs: https://www.wyeth-scott.com/index.asp

- Rich

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+1

I bought one with 30'of 5/16 wire about 15 years ago.

Flatbedford said:

Catspaw said:

I think these are the gold standard for come-alongs: https://www.wyeth-scott.com/index.asp

- Rich

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+1

I bought one with 30'of 5/16 wire about 15 years ago.

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+2 love the Weyeth with the blue synth rope...