My NX6010

[MinnesotaEric]

But if the safety police are arround grade70 is "not for overhead lifting."

I hear you.

But there is good pushback against the safety ninnies.

Grade 80, 100, and 120 chains shouldn't be used for anything other than overhead lifting and should never be used for tying down or extraction. For anything other overhead lifting, grade 70 is the way to go. The reason grade 80, 100, and 120 chains should not be used for anything other than overhead lifting is because they aren't galvanized and are delicate in any environment where shock, and moisture are present. Grade 80, 100, and 120 chains, for example, cannot be dragged on the ground. Damage deeper than .05 significantly reduces there strength and they are required to be removed from service.

Oh and Grade 80 chain is at least three times more expensive than grade 70.

 

[IslandTractor]

I understand the overhead chain stuff. I do wonder though about using the same chains for securing a tractor and dragging logs. If I were transporting a tractor I think I'd want to dedicate some chain for that purpose and use something else for working chain that will drag in the ground and potentially be damaged. I happen to also use grade 70 as my all purpose chain but I don't trailer. Never thought about this multipurpose issue before.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I bought 20 feet of 3/8 inch chain with a working load of 6600 lbs and 2 clevises on it. Made in Kentucky...got it at the tractor dealer for a better price than I could have gotten lesser import stuff at lowes. I don't know the grade. Will look tomorrow. The pickup was loaded down pretty hard. I Getting it out alone was fun. Can't wait to put the post hole digger to work to build a shed for the tractor.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I bought 20 feet of 3/8 inch chain with a working load of 6600 lbs and 2 clevises on it. Made in Kentucky...got it at the tractor dealer for a better price than I could have gotten lesser import stuff at lowes. I don't know the grade. Will look tomorrow. The pickup was loaded down pretty hard. I Getting it out alone was fun. Can't wait to put the post hole digger to work to build a shed for the tractor.
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[MinnesotaEric]

I bought 20 feet of 3/8 inch chain with a working load of 6600 lbs and 2 clevises on it. Made in Kentucky...got it at the tractor dealer for a better price than I could have gotten lesser import stuff at lowes. I don't know the grade. Will look tomorrow. The pickup was loaded down pretty hard. I Getting it out alone was fun. Can't wait to put the post hole digger to work to build a shed for the tractor.
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Looks good, WoodChuckDad! Look for seven or 70 stamped on each link.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Looks good, WoodChuckDad! Look for seven or 70 stamped on each link.

It is schedule 70. And I have to correct my previous statement. It is made in China.

 

[Threepoint]

It is schedule 70. And I have to correct my previous statement. It is made in China.

Could still be better than what's available at the home imrovement stores. :thumbsup: The importer's manufacturing requirements and QC are more important than country of origin. The Chinese can make stuff as good as most anyone.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

It is schedule 70. And I have to correct my previous statement. It is made in China.

Who cares where it is made, it is made to a spec. Grade 70 is the general purpose chain you want and I use everywhere.

Today I made my video review of the G-Gun grease gun. I like it.

 

[Threepoint]

Thanks for the review, Eric. Very slick! (no pun intended).

Do you feel you have good control over grease delivery with the foot pedal? The one thing I would worry about is over-injecting a joint, especially since you're not right on top of it watching and listening for squeeze out. I suppose it wouldn't be a problem unless there's a flexible gland or boot involved that could be damaged.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Thanks for the review, Eric. Very slick! (no pun intended).

Do you feel you have good control over grease delivery with the foot pedal? The one thing I would worry about is over-injecting a joint, especially since you're not right on top of it watching and listening for squeeze out. I suppose it wouldn't be a problem unless there's a flexible gland or boot involved that could be damaged.

If I was pumping up a rubber boot, I'd look at it and pump slower. As such, in so far as answering your question, yes, I believe I have good control.