How to fix a choker cable?

[JD 4520]

I have this choker cable that I would like to put a loop or something that I can hook a chain to but not sure how to fix it with a loop. Any ideas?

 

[cqaigy2]

I've used a cable thimble with a couple wire rope clips. A picture from farmtek.com

 

[JD 4520]

Okay, pretty simple would say.

 

[hosspuller]

If you use the wire clips... Remember, "Never put a saddle on a dead horse... " Meaning the u-bolts should be on the dead end of the wire rope loop.

 

[Willl]

Toss it and buy new.

 

[mrmikey]

Toss it and buy new.

Ditto, by the time you get a couple of clamps it wouldn't be that much more to get a new one. Not to mention, the clamps would be a royal pain in the backside...Mike

 

[JD 4520]

Toss it and buy new.

Didn't think of that as I most always fix things. Where would I find a new one and what should I expect to pay?

 

[Willl]

Bailey's - Wire Rope & Grappling Supplies > Chokers

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

3 -30 foot chokers with loops in craigs list for 30 dollars , not everything has to be brand new or from a store !

 

[BIG DOOLEY]

Sleeves - MS51844 - LexcoCable.com
Wire Rope, Aircraft Cable, Cable Assemblies | Lexco Cable
Wire rope clips pictured earlier would work if you saddle them right.( use two spaced slightly appart from each other.
they are cheap
I have swagging tools to apply wire cable ends.
you can purchase threaded ends, sleves balls....
if you have a contractor in your area with swaging tools that will assist you I included links to a wide variety of end available(eyelet,threaded...)
I'm lucky I have a local fastner dealer a stones throw from my house he stocks chockers, rivets, bolts, shackles, swagging ends, chain........
Tom

 

[JD 4520]

Thanks all, great information. Have a great rest of your day and weekend.

 

[newbury]

I've used a cable thimble with a couple wire rope clips. View attachment 289438 A picture from farmtek.com

If you work with cable or wire rope it's good to have several of the wire rope clips and thimbles around. I view them as useful as clevis pins, linch pins, lock pins etc. I've used them and reused them, effectively adjusting the link of cable needed.

Toss it and buy new.

That's fine if you have the time to go buy a "new" one the exact length you need.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I got rid of wire rope long ago except on my 12.000# winch. Got tired of broken wires, snagged hands and gloves, grease, and stiff cranky handling. If you kink it once with any load you have a usafe link that can go any time. I use nothing but fiber straps and chains now. I am "OLD" Navy so cut my teeth on wire rope. They no longer use wire rope eithe,r since break bulk cargo went away. Production is going down so prices are creeping up. Ought to say something.

Ron

 

[newbury]

I got rid of wire rope long ago except on my 12.000# winch. Got tired of broken wires, snagged hands and gloves, grease, and stiff cranky handling. If you kink it once with any load you have a usafe link that can go any time. I use nothing but fiber straps and chains now. I am "OLD" Navy so cut my teeth on wire rope. They no longer use wire rope eithe,r since break bulk cargo went away. Production is going down so prices are creeping up. Ought to say something.

Ron

I agree, but for somethings I need to bind chain doesn't get small and flexible enough. You do need the thimbles to make sure there are no sharp bends.

Seabee - Have you tried the "blue rope" Winch Line, Rope, ATV winch lines, Recovery ropes, Kinetic recovery rope, Snatch ropes, Amsteel Blue. I've read good things about it but haven't yet ponied up the $$ for a long hank.

 

[kencunningham]

I knew i had read how to make loops in cable somewhere. After a quick search of the internet, i found a post right here on this forum. Here is the link http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/207350-splicing-braiding-wire-rope.html

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I agree, but for somethings I need to bind chain doesn't get small and flexible enough. You do need the thimbles to make sure there are no sharp bends.

Seabee - Have you tried the "blue rope" Winch Line, Rope, ATV winch lines, Recovery ropes, Kinetic recovery rope, Snatch ropes, Amsteel Blue. I've read good things about it but haven't yet ponied up the $$ for a long hank.

Newbury,

When I need to choke something a chain is cumberson on, I use a strap and shackles. In fact I use a schackle on both ends of the strap to either hook to a tie point or to attach to a hook. Sharp bends on fiber straps also weakens them severly. I keep a variety (about 12) of shackles in my gear box. I used to do a lot of rigging when I worked as an industrial pipefitter so have this all down pretty pat. That fiber winch line looks greatr but real spendy. Over twice the cost of wire rope. The literature does not address the stretch factor common with fiber stuff. That will be far down on my bucket list. Planning on building a logging winch w/600' of line, may consider it then.

Ron

 

[scollins]

Bailey's - Wire Rope & Grappling Supplies > Chokers

These gys are right! If that cable fails, it can cut you in two faster than a Ginsu knife through a piece of cheese.

"OSHA" would not approve of the jimmy rig setup, but more importantly, your life and and the of yur workers are at stake.

When our winch cables fail, we buy new, AND make sure there are at least 5 wraps on the drum!


SC