Ratchet strap ends

   / Ratchet strap ends #21  
Our area has a "tool and rigging" that custom makes and repairs all straps and also our shoe repair place does too. Ask around.
 
   / Ratchet strap ends #22  
I have repaired strap ends using rivets and washers and even short bolts and it holds fine. I don't use them for tie downs after that kind of repair, but they work fine for pull straps in my RTV 900/tractor when I need to hook up to a log to drag it a ways or to drag my stuck in the mud lawnmower to dry ground. There is lots of uses for a worn out tie down that don't involve a liability suit if failure occurs.
 
   / Ratchet strap ends #23  
As for taking a strap for stitching at a repair facility, I wouldn't if price is anything like my shoe repair a few days ago. For about 1/2" of stitching on one shoe, $7. Kinda makes the cost of new stand out as best route forward.
 
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#24  
There's an eBay vendor that I buy from occasionally that specializes in towing/cargo type items. I think I'll save the ratchets, toss the loose hookless straps and get some replacement straps with a couple different type ends on them.
 
   / Ratchet strap ends #25  
Cut your oldest tow strap and use that for one long or two short replacement straps.

Bruce
 
   / Ratchet strap ends #26  
There's an eBay vendor that I buy from occasionally that specializes in towing/cargo type items. I think I'll save the ratchets, toss the loose hookless straps and get some replacement straps with a couple different type ends on them.

Send them to me, I will sew them up for you for free...... Oh wait the cost of the shipping would outweigh the cost of whole new units... I guess Moss had a point.
 
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Send them to me, I will sew them up for you for free...... Oh wait the cost of the shipping would outweigh the cost of whole new units... I guess Moss had a point.

Got some new stuff coming from a vendor I've dealt with before. Free shipping. Chris is right. Sometimes the old stuff just isn't worth the time & money.
I'll still be utilizing the old ratchets. Just got some new looped ends for them and a few other goodies to add to the heavier duty tie down collection.
 
   / Ratchet strap ends #28  
Are the slots in the ratchets wide enough to put BOTH ends through? You might still be able to bundle stuff that way...just a thought.
 
   / Ratchet strap ends #29  
Another thought is a bowline knot. You can make loops that won't come loose and are easy to untie. I have tied them in broken toe straps and yanked out trucks and was still able to easily untie the knot.
 
   / Ratchet strap ends #30  
You could always put a rachet at both ends............................. 1 strap two rachets nice and tight from both ends..........

Cheers

Roger
 

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