[AT] OT - Question about chain

[Recentjester at aol.com]

easier to work with they don't slip or come loose. 
 
 
In a message dated 11/26/2013 1:57:43 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
soffiler at gmail.com writes:

Why?  Please explain.

SO


On Tue, Nov 26,  2013 at 2:08 PM, <Recentjester at aol.com> wrote:

> 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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