Design idea advice based on this old posting?
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/109484-logging-winch.html
I read this old post and liked the design of the logging winch that he built. I posted to ask him about how it has worked out and don't see that he is active on this board anymore.
I have a similar sized winch and am digging through the metal pile to get enough together to make my own attachment.
Before I start cutting I wanted to ask what people liked or didn't like about their logging winches. Also, what do you think about the pictures in the thread above? Any weaknesses in that design that I should consider?
I was thinking of putting a cross piece between the frame with a roller, instead of hanging that pulley on a chain. That way the cable could move back and forth a little for easier spooling???
Any ideas on things to avoid or include in a design like this.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Jeff
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/109484-logging-winch.html
I read this old post and liked the design of the logging winch that he built. I posted to ask him about how it has worked out and don't see that he is active on this board anymore.
I have a similar sized winch and am digging through the metal pile to get enough together to make my own attachment.
Before I start cutting I wanted to ask what people liked or didn't like about their logging winches. Also, what do you think about the pictures in the thread above? Any weaknesses in that design that I should consider?
I was thinking of putting a cross piece between the frame with a roller, instead of hanging that pulley on a chain. That way the cable could move back and forth a little for easier spooling???
Any ideas on things to avoid or include in a design like this.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Jeff