[AT] OT - Question about chain

[Mike]

Cecil, this chain is strictly for pulling, I suspect you have a bigger 
"puller" than I do. I don't think the old Massey would come close to 
needing that. :-

Mike M

On 11/26/2013 6:18 PM, Cecil R Bearden wrote:
> 5/16 grade 70 is the smallest I use around here.  I keep my lifting
> chains and my pulling chains separate.  I will not use a chain that has
> been used for pulling to lift or tie down machinery.  I have seen too
> many accidents from chains with bad links.  If at all possible I only
> lift with a grade 70 chain.  Winching a piece of equipment on  a truck
> or trailer is the same as pulling.   There may be a disaster if the
> chain breaks.  Inspect your chain every time you use it.  If it has a
> bent link or a pulled hook, don't use it until it is fixed, and then
> only use it for pulling.  I do not trust nylon straps for pulling.  I
> lost  the end of my thumb from a nylon rope on a horse lead.  Nylon
> straps are like rubber bands.
>
> Just my $0.02
>
> Cecil in OKla
>
>
> On 11/26/2013 12:59 PM, Mike wrote:
>> 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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