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[Wood Wules]

Here's my quandary. I finally got a Winch at HF for 14 dollars with coupon. It's rated at 2 tons. The anchor hook is connected to the frame. The winching side has a small length of wire rope. I'm looking to take down a hung up tree.

My question is what is the best material to attach the anchor and secure the Winch to the tree.

 

[johneh]

air craft cable ,wire rope ,rope ,chain
Your choice !!

 

[Jazzberry]

Nylon choker would be my choice

 

[Jags]

I like straps or chains.

 

[greg13]

Nylon straps. just remember to PAY ATTENTION to what is happening above you, hung trees are a good way to get yourself killed.

 

[claydogg84]

When there's something involved that can kill me, I tend to not trust something that cost $14. It sounds, however, that you are. I'd use a nylon strap, if I had to choose.

 

[Willman]

I have a collection of old shoulder seat belts that I use on occasion. The brackets that bolt to car body work well for attachment with grade 8 bolts , can even use the buckle for quick hook ups. They are designed to hold bodies in place under strong forces so should do for a wrap around a tree.

 

[BrotherBart]

I use a big ass towing strap. Pulling from the side. Way away from the side. Those lil HF winches can do them some pulling. Have two of'em. One mounted on a hitch receiver.

Don't forget the blanket on the cable and hide behind a tree.

 

[Wood Wules]

Thanks for your replies. To bro where do you put the blanket.

 

[Jags]

Thanks for your replies. To bro where do you put the blanket.

I ain't speaking for BroB - but a blanket on the main pulling line will act like a shock absorber if the line were to break. Somewhere around middle ground is where I have always seen it used. For that matter, an old coat or road kill deer will do the same thing.

 

[velvetfoot]

They have towing straps at HF.

 

[aqcon]

I picked up 80' of 1" tubular webbing at EMS for about $0.30/ft. I was in the exact situation and wanted to be far away when working the winch. Stuff is rated for 4400#, and didn't break a sweat.