My Winch (1st time build)

(svt600) · (svt600) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 04-01-2009, 8:36 PM

well i built my first winch! it took me bout 3weeksish.... only spent around 550$ on it sofar witch i think is pertty good! i tack welded the frame together myself then had a buddy weld it up with the big daddy welder(i want one so bad)!! i still have to get rope for it witch is a nightmare when im trying to use it this weekend!!!

heres some pics
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let me know what you think...

(Message edited by svt600 on April 01, 2009)

(board4ce07) · (board4ce07) **Join Date: May 2004** 04-01-2009, 8:41 PM

sick ass winch

(bhileman) · (bhileman) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 04-01-2009, 9:06 PM

The only thing I see are the rods for your spool are pretty thin. We used a similar set up and the rope bent the rods in the middle to the point of almost breaking. I think they were 1/4". We stepped it up to 1/2" and it works much better.

(svt600) · (svt600) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 04-01-2009, 9:21 PM

yes brett i have thought about the strength of the bars and i dont think they will be enough to hold but if/when they brake ill upgrade! i just got a good deal on the metal!

(Message edited by svt600 on April 01, 2009)

(smalls136) · (smalls136) **Join Date: May 2004** 04-01-2009, 10:00 PM

the more line you have the less pressure you have on the bars... just get 1000 feet... 1000 feet is badass

(kyle_m) · (kyle_m) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 04-01-2009, 10:24 PM

you might have some trouble with the chain falling off?? other then that that thing is sick

(xbones) · (xbones) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 04-02-2009, 5:13 AM

I got a 1000 feet for mine from Seattle Marine. Its like 7/64 crab line or something... but we used on our other winch and love it :-)

Between Pizza Pans and crab line I'll be able to shred and cook a nice meal now and then!

Looks good bro. What ratio are you running without a TC? I'm running a Comet 30 series converter and my gear ratio is 4:1. I'm hoping with a 6 horse Honda it will be fine but my lack of experience with gearing these things is a little worrying.

(svt600) · (svt600) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 04-02-2009, 6:19 AM

im working on a chain tensioner right now ill post a pic tonight after i get off work and finish it! the tensioner is gunna be frickin dope too!!! youll see lol

As for the gear ratio am not sure.... A few guys on a other site said i would be fine just using a clutch like that so im trying it. It has a 12t and 60t on the spool... If i can find rope local ill let you know how it does this sunday!!

(andy_nintzel)

SICK! I have been working on one, so far we have the just the frame built!

(lfrider92) · (lfrider92) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 04-02-2009, 7:02 AM

http://www.seattlemarine.net/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9374#details

cheapest line i can find. $.14 a foot

just ordered 600 feet of it myself. should be here in a few days

(xbones) · (xbones) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 04-02-2009, 8:53 AM

David... that's the same line. It's super money too... real small and strong as hell. Plus the blue looks cool :-)

CZ- 12tx60t would be 5:1
How many HP on the motor?

(wakemikey) · (wakemikey) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 04-02-2009, 9:50 AM

I think I may have a friend with a motor willing to sacrifice. He is is willing to weld and buy parts, but I am clueless about what is happening between the motor and the spool. Can anyone point me to some more resources for transmission/gear reduction/plans? I have seen a couple links and searched some, but need more. PM's are great too. Thank you!

(spinner_x) · (spinner_x) **Join Date: Jun 2008** 04-02-2009, 12:22 PM

Where did you find the motor at? or did you have it around already?

(xbones) · (xbones) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 04-02-2009, 12:51 PM

I got my briggs off my go-kart and got the Honda off a pressure washer.

Trying to get rid of the Briggs since the Honda runs better:

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/681990.html?1238439065

(svt600) · (svt600) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 04-02-2009, 3:00 PM

ya im going to order some of the amsteel.... just gotta order it....

the motor is 11hp so it should rip us up and out!!!!

(svt600) · (svt600) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 04-03-2009, 1:34 PM

here a pic of my custom custom chain tensioner!!

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