Good ratchet straps.

[UncleWillie]

I haul scrap and junk cars so I am a bit hard on ratchet straps. I don't want to spend huge money for them because they are going to get chewed up. I am not going back to using chains and binders, been there done that. I have been buying straps from Northern Tool and they have been pretty good, but this last time I bought them they were crap. The ratchet handles are flimsy and they jam when you have them gooduntite. So what is a good brand that won't require mortgaging my first born?

 

[Hoodw!nk]

Mac's Custom Tie Downs

 

[Fabrik8]

Mac's Custom Tie Downs

Made in the USA, and excellent quality.

 

[UncleWillie]

Mac's Custom Tie Downs

Made in the USA, and excellent quality.

A bit pricey for scrap metal work. Hard to justify buying a $50 strap that will get chewed up in 4 months.

 

[CasterTroy]

A bit pricey for scrap metal work. Hard to justify buying a $50 strap that will get chewed up in 4 months.

Chains and chain dawgs it is then

 

[No fries]

I haul scrap and junk cars so I am a bit hard on ratchet straps. I don't want to spend huge money for them because they are going to get chewed up. I am not going back to using chains and binders, been there done that. I have been buying straps from Northern Tool and they have been pretty good, but this last time I bought them they were crap. The ratchet handles are flimsy and they jam when you have them gooduntite. So what is a good brand that won't require mortgaging my first born?

I've got some left over 3" fire hose, I put it over my axle straps. You can have all but 10' if you are near Charlotte anytime.

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[McCracken]

A bit pricey for scrap metal work. Hard to justify buying a $50 strap that will get chewed up in 4 months.

So you don't want crap straps because they're not good enough for your work but when presented a quality option you don't want to buy them because they're too good for your work. Have I got it right?

 

[Lankford]

I use Macs for my hauling.

We use these guys at work for straps, rigging, whatever.

Synthetic Tie-Downs | I & I Sling, Inc. | Rigging Products | Twin-Path® Synthetic Slings

They make good stuff with any hook and about any length you can think of.

 

[Fabrik8]

A bit pricey for scrap metal work. Hard to justify buying a $50 strap that will get chewed up in 4 months.

OK. I was trying not to dig through bookmarks.

Custom Ratchet & Winch Truck Straps, E Track & L track
Ratchet Straps, Tie Downs, Cargo Securing Straps USA Ratchet
USA Made Ratchet Straps | USA Tie Downs | RatchetStrapsUSA

I've got stuff from one of those 3 companies, and I really can't remember which one it was.

 

[UncleWillie]

So you don't want crap straps because they're not good enough for your work but when presented a quality option you don't want to buy them because they're too good for your work. Have I got it right?

Gee. Do you own stock in the company?

I don't see the sense in paying $50 for a strap that will only last 6 months. I buy them 15 at a time. If I was only hauling cars then sure, but no matter what you run a strap through or around, when you haul scrap something will find it and chew on it. If I can pay less for them I will. I don't have stacks of cash to burn especially with scrap prices as low as they are.

Chains and chain dawgs it is then

After the back injury I try to keep things light.

I've got some left over 3" fire hose, I put it over my axle straps. You can have all but 10' if you are near Charlotte anytime.

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May have to take you up on that. I get to Charlotte several times a month.

 

[UncleWillie]

OK. I was trying not to dig through bookmarks.

Custom Ratchet & Winch Truck Straps, E Track & L track
Ratchet Straps, Tie Downs, Cargo Securing Straps USA Ratchet
USA Made Ratchet Straps | USA Tie Downs | RatchetStrapsUSA

I've got stuff from one of those 3 companies, and I really can't remember which one it was.

Thanks.

 

[jeepinmatt]

You could get some wire mesh slings to work in conjunction with ratchet straps. But they ain't cheap either.

 

[rockcity]

If Mac is too much $, maybe at least use the ratchet end with your cheap HF straps. That way you get a quality rematches assembly with the disposable aspect of the cheap straps from HF. And just replace straps as needed and keep the ratchets

 

[Jody Treadway]

Ratchet Straps | Tie Down Straps | Custom Made Ratchet Straps

I'm still using my same 4 straps and axle straps from 4 years ago.
You can get a set of 4 straps, with chain ends on one side and 4 axle straps for $80 when they have a sale.
As good quality as Macs at 40% lower cost.

 

[UncleWillie]

If Mac is too much $, maybe at least use the ratchet end with your cheap HF straps. That way you get a quality rematches assembly with the disposable aspect of the cheap straps from HF. And just replace straps as needed and keep the ratchets

I don't use hf straps they have always been garbage. The ones from northern used to be good. Now they are junk

 

[ProbablyBroke]

I have bought 8 of these. They are pretty tough. I used them with an axle strap. Beats the heck out of binders and chain and if you have d rings on the trailer, the snap closed hook is comforting if something were to ship and come loose.

 

[Ron]

2" Rubber Corner Protector with Slots for Webbing | RatchetStraps.com

Add these to your current straps. Inspect the rubber regularly. Replace the guard not the strap. Cheaper That way

 

[jeepinmatt]

2" Rubber Corner Protector with Slots for Webbing | RatchetStraps.com

Add these to your current straps. Inspect the rubber regularly. Replace the guard not the strap. Cheaper That way

So what you're saying is rubbers are cheap insurance and you should replace them once they get a hole in them to make sure there are no accidents?

 

[Ron]

So what you're saying is rubbers are cheap insurance and you should replace them once they get a hole in them to make sure there are no accidents?

Or turn them inside out at least

 

[UncleWillie]

2" Rubber Corner Protector with Slots for Webbing | RatchetStraps.com

Add these to your current straps. Inspect the rubber regularly. Replace the guard not the strap. Cheaper That way

I would have to have 97 of them. Scrap metal loads tend to be uneven and irregular, not to mention sharp and jagged.

 

[obullfish]

I would have to have 97 of them. Scrap metal loads tend to be uneven and irregular, not to mention sharp and jagged.

Sounds like a cable style come along is what you need. Lighter than chains and tuffer than straps.

 

[lbyota85]

Just use a wire rope or chain come-a-long?

^^^beat me to it

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Sounds like you just need to get a dump trailer with a tarp.

 

[1stgenxxx]

Ratchet Straps | Tie Down Straps | Custom Made Ratchet Straps

I'm still using my same 4 straps and axle straps from 4 years ago.
You can get a set of 4 straps, with chain ends on one side and 4 axle straps for $80 when they have a sale.
As good quality as Macs at 40% lower cost.

Solid link joday

 

[upnover]

Rural King here in Morganton has the big ratchet straps for $7.99-$8.99, I use them, never an issue.
I've hauled my share of scrap, from small stuff to whole cars. Some sort of shield to keep from cutting the straps is the only thing to keep them alive. Anything from plywood, fire hose, foam padding. What ever works. I just try and not have my straps around any sharp edges.