Ratchet strap ends

[JJZ 109]

I've got a couple of 2 inch ratchet straps that were given to me. The ratchets are fine. The straps that feed into them have no hooks on the end. Is there a replacement hook available anywhere that does not require sewing to attach it to the end of the strap? Maybe something where you could feed the strap through a couple of slots, and then the strap tightens to the hook as tension is placed on it?
I hate to chuck these things, they have a lot of life left in them. But I'm also not about to wrap one around an object and tie it in a knot while I ratchet it up tight from the other end. I even thought about just adding another ratchet and having one on each end, but anything I've come up with so far is killed by the shipping costs. I could just buy another complete setup on ebay with free shipping.

 

[k0ua]

I've got a couple of 2 inch ratchet straps that were given to me. The ratchets are fine. The straps that feed into them have no hooks on the end. Is there a replacement hook available anywhere that does not require sewing to attach it to the end of the strap? Maybe something where you could feed the strap through a couple of slots, and then the strap tightens to the hook as tension is placed on it?
I hate to chuck these things, they have a lot of life left in them. But I'm also not about to wrap one around an object and tie it in a knot while I ratchet it up tight from the other end. I even thought about just adding another ratchet and having one on each end, but anything I've come up with so far is killed by the shipping costs. I could just buy another complete setup on ebay with free shipping.

Don't have a sewing machine? One of those old treadle machines are ideal. We saved one just for heavy duty sewing like this.

 

[joefromga]

You could try to heat solder them but it may not work

 

[JJZ 109]

Don't have a sewing machine? One of those old treadle machines are ideal. We saved one just for heavy duty sewing like this.

We've got a sewing machine. But I kinda like my wife. The Irish redhead might not be sticking around if I ask her to start sewing ratchet straps! :fiery:

 

[flyerdan]

Maybe find a car upholstery shop that might stitch it up for you, if you have the original hook end.

 

[k0ua]

We've got a sewing machine. But I kinda like my wife. The Irish redhead might not be sticking around if I ask her to start sewing ratchet straps! :fiery:

The absolute worse thing to happen is you would break a needle. Try the thickest needle you have, you may have to adjust the pressor foot tension, by letting it off a bit. I would try it on the best of machines. I ain't scary. But I used to mechanic on sewing machines in another life a long long time ago. Adjust the tension knob on the pressor foot to allow the feed dogs to move the material easily but not so much that the thick material binds up under the pressor foot.

 

[k0ua]

Maybe find a car upholstery shop that might stitch it up for you, if you have the original hook end.

that is not a bad idea either.

 

[k0ua]

You could try to heat solder them but it may not work

I dont believe that would work. You could copper rivet it with some copper washers under the rivets too, but I am not sure I would even trust that. Maybe.

 

[joefromga]

Sometimes it's best to throwing them in a box for next time you lose one and buy a new set. They are cheap at the parts store. I have a couple orphan straps with no ratchets lying around so I hang onto them.

 

[Toddao]

Rivets and back up washers, drill or use awl to make hole. 4-6 per end. Not pretty but it works. Not ohsa approve but ...

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[k0ua]

Rivets and back up washers, drill or use awl to make hole. 4-6 per end. Not pretty but it works. Not ohsa approve but ...

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I might use my leather punch to make the hole. This would probably work, but I still would rather sew it with some good thread.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Not worth messing with. You can get new 2" straps any day of the week for $10 each.

Chris

 

[JPRambo]

I have a old (1975) CONSEW machine and have sewn a few straps and strap protector loops. 2 pieces of 4" straps sewn together and slide over 2 inch to protect from sharp edges. Works well.

 

[MossRoad]

Not worth messing with. You can get new 2" straps any day of the week for $10 each.

Chris

What he said! :thumbsup:

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[k0ua]

Sometimes it is kinda fun and fulfilling to repair thing's. If it don't take a long time or cost much to repair, I enjoy repairing things.

 

[bdog]

You can buy replacement straps and keep your ratcheting mechanism. I wouldn't trust a sewing job unless you were sure it was done properly to hold the load.

They sell all kinds of straps ones with flat hooks, j hooks, chain ends, etc.

I have a few endless ratchets that are really handy. They have the long strap attached to the ratchet and you just feed it through and use it for holding bundles of things together.

 

[MossRoad]

Sometimes it is kinda fun and fulfilling to repair thing's. If it don't take a long time or cost much to repair, I enjoy repairing things.

Oh I understand that. I've got several garages full of things I'm going to repair some day. However, self-sewing a ratchet strap, I just don't know. Sure, you could do it. What strength thread would you use? How would you know the repair is gonna hold the load? If your load falls off your trailer and kills you, will your insurance void its coverage? Etc.... It's just one of those things I probably wouldn't attempt a repair on since the cost of new is so darn low. I'd keep the mechanism if its in good shape, and use the old strap for firewood log duty until it got too abraded. Or a tire swing.

 

[newbury]

Sometimes it is kinda fun and fulfilling to repair thing's. If it don't take a long time or cost much to repair, I enjoy repairing things.

Oh I understand that. I've got several garages full of things I'm going to repair some day. However, self-sewing a ratchet strap, I just don't know. Sure, you could do it. What strength thread would you use? How would you know the repair is gonna hold the load? If your load falls off your trailer and kills you, will your insurance void its coverage? Etc.... It's just one of those things I probably wouldn't attempt a repair on since the cost of new is so darn low. I'd keep the mechanism if its in good shape, and use the old strap for firewood log duty until it got too abraded. Or a tire swing.

What Moss wrote.

If the strap is so worn that the hook came off I'd be hesitant to trust it throughout. Just tie a knot and regard it as a degraded, worn strap.

 

[von-mil]

If you go the re-stitch route, be sure to use UV-resistant thread and lots of it. The looped/stitched ends of my ratchet straps have about six inches of back-and-forth zig-zags, plus a 6x2 inch rectangular box stitched in with a big "X" stitched inside of that.

A cobbler or a tent or zipper repair shop can do the work but it might cost more than a new set of ratchet straps.

 

[JJZ 109]

Not worth messing with. You can get new 2" straps any day of the week for $10 each.

Chris

Which I pointed out. I just thought if there was a low cost way to save them I'd explore it instead of tossing a serviceable strap. It's not looking too promising for that. I thought that maybe someone made a replacement hook with a couple of slots to feed the strap through, kinda like an adjustable camera or helmet strap.
My seasonal business is about ready to reopen. You can bet that I won't be taking the time to sew, rivet, glue or any other similar method to save them. I don't really even need them. Just didn't want to be wasteful.