Why not just use a fisk or figure 8 for lowing the heavy loads? On Mon, Dec 7, 2020, 7:30 PM Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote:
> That’s the most popular one. No, it does not have powered reverse, you > take a turn or two off the capstan and let it slip. And yes it is slow, > that is due to the gearing and goes with the load rating. > > > > *From:* AF <[email protected]> *On Behalf Of *Matt Hopkins > *Sent:* Monday, December 7, 2020 2:10 PM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <[email protected]> > *Subject:* [AFMUG] Capstan Winch > > > > I just bought a new winch ( > https://www.gmesupply.com/ab-chance-3000-lb-capacity-capstan-hoist) for > tower work but to my surprise it does not have reverse, and it's painfully > slow. Our old My-Te had reverse, ( > https://myte.com/winch-hoist-models/product/300AB/?categories=3) I just > thought it was a standard thing. It is really handy for lowering loads and > getting them in just the right position. Our My-Te winch is 15 years old > and has certainly paid for itself but it is due to be replaced. I would > just get another My-Te but I would like a smidge more load capacity. What > winch do you use? Any recommendations? > > > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >
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