Hydraulic winch and other general PT usability questions

[SpringHollow]

I now use what is closer to a 10 gallon or so plastic drum. My rope is 300' long.

 

[SpringHollow]

Where you should in particular use a strap instead of a cable is on any tree you are trying to keep alive such as the tree you are connecting the winch or a pulley to. The cable can crush the cambium.

Ken

 

[2manyrocks]

Yes, thank you. I'm using straps on the trees I am not removing.

Still thinking about what I might use as a rope bag without spending much.

 

[ponytug]

The 80 foot rope that came from blue ox winds up okay, but I'm not winding the 150' one from PWC correctly. Does it have to be a bag or would a 5 gallon bucket work?

If you can, try an old duffel or laundry bag. (Surplus store? Goodwill?) There are no sharp edges.

All the best,

Peter

 

[2manyrocks]

Ordered this 10 gallon Friskars bag for $15. Amazon.com

Seems to be popular item with 11k ratings.

 

[2manyrocks]

The rope handling is much better using a bag.

One other issue I'm having when using a pair of double pulleys is the rope strands start out without rubbing together, but then twist together as I increase tension. It can literally bind up the pull. Is there a solution for this?

 

[ponytug]

Photo?

 

[2manyrocks]

Sorry. I didn't take any pictures of the lines rubbing together when they are under tension. I'm wondering if the rotation of the capstan winch is somehow causing the rope itself to twist?

 

[SpringHollow]

I almost always use multiple pulley setups and normally I only have trouble if I am not careful about how I run the rope through them or tangle them up when putting them away.

Ken