hoisting straps?

[Greg Newell]

Ratchet tie down straps are easily capable for the lifting required and 
they can be fairly easily thread under the plate struts for positioning 
anywhere you like. They are also a heck of a lot less likely to do any damage.

Greg Newell




At 09:18 PM 5/13/2002, you wrote:
>What do y'all use for plate lifting straps? I'm installing a chain hoist, 
>retiring an old and unwieldy gantry, and am not sure what the best straps 
>are. I was actually thinking about using rachet tie downs cause they are 
>adjustable in length but I'm not sure if they would hold under vertical 
>lifting. Any thoughts?
>
>I tried the archive and found that Ed Foote likes rope and a 'taut line 
>hitch' (did I get that right?) which I dont know if I trust myself to tie....
>
>As always, thanks in advance.....

Greg Newell
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