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Multiple Use's for a Hand WinchWe have a four ton hand winch that really pulls more than its own
weight around here. Some folks refer to them as a "come along", I call
ours an essential tool for pulling a truck out of the mud, stretching
barb wire tight, or bringing down an old house as you can see in this short video
clip. There are several varieties to choose from. The ones
rated for two tons can be had for 10 or 15 dollars; we got lucky and
found a four ton model for only 20 bucks at the Bluff City flea market.
You should expect to pay somewhere between 35 and 50 bucks for the four
ton if you want to order
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online.
each end, and a good old fashioned chain. These items are
needed to attach your winch to a tree, heavy duty vehicle, boulder,
etc. Extreme care should be taken when operating any type of winch
where several hundred or thousand pounds are being held. The cable can
end up holding a tremendous amount of potential energy, and if there is
a
break or slip then that energy needs to go somewhere, and if you're in
its way it might be the last mistake you make. I try to imagine the
path the cable might take if it did break, and stay clear and make sure
any bystanders are plenty out of the way.