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Join Date: Mar 2010
03-14-2010, 8:04 PM
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just curious if anybody had any ideas for building a homemade winch
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Join Date: Sep 2008
03-14-2010, 9:04 PM
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i did.
i wrote up a list of all the major parts and places i bought them online for the cheapest i found, and under it i have a bunch of instructions on how to build one.
i would be more then happy to just forward it to you
fire me an email and ill send it over
lfrider92@gmail.com
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Join Date: Mar 2010
03-16-2010, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
03-18-2010, 8:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
03-19-2010, 8:14 AM
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What does every one use for line. I have been pricing every thing out and I have a motor but the line is killing me. I work for a company that makes trailer hitches so the frame is cake and the rest of the parts are not that bad as long as I use a CC to start. The line is doubling my build cost is there a cheep line to use?
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Join Date: Sep 2008
03-19-2010, 8:40 AM
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What does every one use for line. I have been pricing every thing out and I have a motor but the line is killing me. I work for a company that makes trailer hitches so the frame is cake and the rest of the parts are not that bad as long as I use a CC to start. The line is doubling my build cost is there a cheep line to use?
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most people use this, not super expensive, and its strong as hell. it comes in a 600 foot spool, if you want more then that, you have to tie it together.
ive been using it since like may, and have had no problems, no signs of ware. just fading, but that was expected since mine is used in salt water 95% of the time
http://www.seattlemarine.net/product...t=9374#details
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Join Date: Jun 2005
03-19-2010, 10:03 AM
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most people use this, not super expensive, and its strong as hell. it comes in a 600 foot spool, if you want more then that, you have to tie it together.
ive been using it since like may, and have had no problems, no signs of ware. just fading, but that was expected since mine is used in salt water 95% of the time
http://www.seattlemarine.net/product...t=9374#details
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I built my own winch from a lot of info and help from David Christman. It cost be about $650. I was able to get a lot of the materials/parts for free from my father.
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For whatever reason the IMG tag wouldn't work, perhaps my pics are too big but here's the direct links.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
03-19-2010, 10:51 AM
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sorry for the type on "ware" just realized that.. oops. but anyways, i remeber helping justin, and it came out awesome! you been using it a bunch man?
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Join Date: Jun 2005
03-19-2010, 11:27 AM
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Yea we used it a few times last year and this past winter as well. Looking forward to the warmer days and we'll be ripping it up real soon!
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Join Date: Jul 2007
03-19-2010, 1:51 PM
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I built mine and F-ing Love It ! ! ! ! Pretty sure the reason I like it so much IS because I built it myself definitely recommend it, good experience
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Join Date: Sep 2008
03-19-2010, 2:23 PM
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I built mine and F-ing Love It ! ! ! ! Pretty sure the reason I like it so much IS because I built it myself definitely recommend it, good experience
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so true, all those hours building it, and knowing that the machine pulling you was built with your own hands is an awesome feeling. i think it makes you appreciate it much more.
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Join Date: May 2008
03-30-2010, 6:06 AM
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Has any one built there own spool that releases? I am thinking of making my spool with a pin that I could pull so it can spin on the axle.
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Join Date: May 2009
03-31-2010, 11:19 PM
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i'm planning on making my winch releaseable this summer. the big thing i've found it to make the sprocket releaseable instead of the spool, but the collar on the sprocket has to be pretty thick and bulky otherwise the torque from the motor will either break the pin or crack the collar.
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Join Date: Jul 2007
04-01-2010, 1:57 PM
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I made mine a releasing spool and the collar on mine is 1/4" thick and I haven't had any problems yet
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Join Date: Apr 2005
04-02-2010, 6:21 PM
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could i get the info on the parts build? azwakekid@hotmail.com thanks
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Join Date: Feb 2010
04-12-2010, 7:36 PM
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David and anyone else that has info can you please send it to jacquayj@gmail.com.
Thanks!
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Join Date: Mar 2004
06-21-2010, 9:38 PM
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what tav2 did you use?
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Join Date: May 2010
06-22-2010, 4:33 PM
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is it necessary to have a tav, or can you just use the sprocket on the engine and one for the spool?
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Join Date: Jan 2007
06-24-2010, 12:18 PM
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I would love the info that has been circulating! i have a beat winch that i want to scrap and start over.
wkboardin2000@yahoo.com
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Join Date: Mar 2004
06-24-2010, 3:05 PM
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Same here for the info...
johnaulick@gmail.com
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Join Date: Jul 2007
06-24-2010, 3:08 PM
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Im gathering my parts right now. I have everything except the spool and drive shaft right now. looks like they got you set tho.
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