[AT] OT - Question about chain

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nylon straps are the way to go
 
 
In a message dated 11/26/2013 1:07:15 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
meulenms at gmx.com writes:

Hi guys,  I need to upgrade the rag tag bunch of chains I have around the 
place and  I'm looking for some input.  I generally use the chains to 
pull on  trees that are hung up on others and to dangerous for me to cut. 
I have  some 1/4 grade 30 chain  that I have pulled on hard enough to 
deform,  and some 5/16" grade 30 that has held up well, but I only have a 
short  piece of that. I'm looking at 1/4" grade 43 high test that has a 
working  strength of 2600 lbs twice the 1/4 grade 30. I use either my 
Massey 255 or  my pickup depending where the tree is.  Do you guys think 
the 1/4"  grade 43 is enough or should I bump up to 5/16" $$. Any input 
would be  appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike  M
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