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Post by hoosiernavy29 on Jul 16, 2014 21:28:22 GMT -5
Wanted to see if anyone has ever done this and if so what size of chain did you use on your Lock ons. I have been doing a lot of reading on it but have yet to see the size, did find the grade of bolt (8). Several of the lock ons I had up in Indiana need alittle TLC.
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Post by HuntMeister on Jul 17, 2014 6:25:01 GMT -5
Yep, I have done it but I sure cannot recall the size of the chain. Seems like it was either a #2 or 2/0. I just know the working load limit was around 500 pounds.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 6:55:04 GMT -5
I need to do this with one of my favorite stands at my Metamora lease. The coating on the cables is fraying and I have detected some rust on the cable. Last year I reinforced the platform with ratchet straps in tandem with the cables, but I like the idea of replacing that with chains.
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Post by dadfsr on Jul 17, 2014 7:06:17 GMT -5
I've got mixed emotions about doing this. On a cable, even though it's made up of many strands, the strands usually go all the way from end to the other....break a strand or two and it won't make that much difference on safety.
Chains are made up of links that can be individually damaged-damage one link and the whole chain could become a safety hazard.
JMHO
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Post by swilk on Jul 17, 2014 7:13:53 GMT -5
Most cables are enclosed though which makes them hard to visually inspect .... you can take a look at the chain each and every time you get in the stand.
I have been meaning to do this swap on several of my stands.
Ever been on a tailgate of a truck when the cables snapped? Not a pleasant experience .... cant imagine being 20' up a tree when it happens. A guy might closely resemble Wile E Coyote while trying to fly instead of falling.
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Post by ms660 on Jul 17, 2014 16:42:48 GMT -5
!/4" grade 30 works well. I think it's around 1300 lbs load limit. 1300 may seem like overkill, but when your 25' up in a tree I would rather be safe than sorry
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Post by hoosiernavy29 on Jul 17, 2014 20:49:29 GMT -5
Appreciate the help fellas, over the next week I am going to be redoing some, I will be posting some pictures when I get them finished.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 21:03:38 GMT -5
!/4" grade 30 works well. I think it's around 1300 lbs load limit. 1300 may seem like overkill, but when your 25' up in a tree I would rather be safe than sorry How do you connect them? Carabiners? |
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Post by hoosiernavy29 on Jul 18, 2014 8:43:36 GMT -5
I will be connect them with grade 8 bolts, replacing the old bolts that are currently holding the old cables.
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Post by omegahunter on Jul 21, 2014 12:09:28 GMT -5
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Post by singlestacksig on Jul 21, 2014 21:05:40 GMT -5
i was at Cabela's yesterday & their new stands had chains now.
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Post by firstwd on Jul 26, 2014 18:24:43 GMT -5
I cheated last year and bought a bunch of old school hang - on stands my local archery shop had. $15 each and every one has chains from platform to spine and a chain to hang it. Yes, they are heavy, but thieves will have to be dedicated to walk off with one. :-)
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Post by hoosiernavy29 on Aug 2, 2014 21:11:35 GMT -5
Hey guys, I am in the process of doing two stands right now, sorry its been a minute, working 60 plus hours aweek and with court to boot. The family and I are also in the process of buying alittle 20 acre farm, suppose to close on the 29th. I am taking pictures as I go with what I started with and the end product. Stay tuned and most of all safe.
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Post by hoosiernavy29 on Aug 15, 2014 14:28:34 GMT -5
Okay like I said with my last post, life has been extremely busy as of late, with a small farm purchasing,(which is still going through closing now the first week of Sept) and starting a new job on Monday still with the same dept. BUT I was able to finish both lock ons today and pretty happy with the out come. Here is the list of companents I used 3/16 Grade 30 chain 8 Grade 5 bolts 1" 3:1 heat shrink tubing Here is what I started with   finished product   They will be heading to the woods on Sunday, hunt safe everyone |
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Post by HuntMeister on Aug 15, 2014 16:06:33 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by swilk on Aug 15, 2014 17:58:36 GMT -5
Nice job.
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