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Re: Chains on stands
[Re: Noler_Swamp]
#1050255
08/20/14 03:16 PM
08/20/14 03:16 PM
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Boxes Cove
2Dogs
Freak of Nature
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Boxes Cove
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I use 3/16" or 1/4" chain on both loc-ons and ladders. I use large S hooks (5/16 or 3/8") on the loc-ons to connect the chain. I use a S hook on one side of the ladders and a turnbuckle on the other. I still use ratchet straps on top and bottom of loc-ons. I just buy the chains, hooks and turnbuckles at the hardware store on Home Depot.
Last edited by 2Dogs; 08/21/14 12:15 AM.
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Chains on stands
[Re: Noler_Swamp]
#1050318
08/20/14 04:01 PM
08/20/14 04:01 PM
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Posts: 6,095
Anniston, AL
ikillbux
ishootatbux
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ishootatbux
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Anniston, AL
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I always use a screw-in step behind the tree and hook the chain over it (I use the chain that comes with the loc-on), but I then use a ratchet strap on top and bottom to snug it up to the tree. A loc-on without ratchet straps (using chain only) is a death trap.
We were on the edge of Eternia, when the power of Greyskull began to take hold.
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Re: Chains on stands
[Re: ikillbux]
#1050484
08/21/14 12:18 AM
08/21/14 12:18 AM
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Boxes Cove
2Dogs
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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I always use a screw-in step behind the tree and hook the chain over it (I use the chain that comes with the loc-on), but I then use a ratchet strap on top and bottom to snug it up to the tree. A loc-on without ratchet straps (using chain only) is a death trap. Yep, hang the chain over a limb, if no limb screw in a step or drive a 8" spike.
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Chains on stands
[Re: Noler_Swamp]
#1058218
08/28/14 03:09 AM
08/28/14 03:09 AM
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If you only knew.....
Tru-Talker
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Booner
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If you only knew.....
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I prefer the chain ones...but if using ratchet straps I always buy the heavier weight ones.... Peace of mind...even when wearing the belt...
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves...
Confucius
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Re: Chains on stands
[Re: Tru-Talker]
#1058291
08/28/14 03:50 AM
08/28/14 03:50 AM
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Northport
Bamarich2
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8 point
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Northport
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I prefer the chain ones...but if using ratchet straps I always buy the heavier weight ones.... Peace of mind...even when wearing the belt... I order the heavy-weight strap from Ol Man to go on all my stands - and modify if needed to attach them to the stands. Can't believe what most stand makers send to attach the stands to the tree... it's a wonder some haven't been sued about it.
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