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08-10-2018, 09:28 PM | #1 |
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Question on a tool..........
I moved a Flathead engine on a stand today to a machine shop for a hot tank and magnaflux. One of my cheapo Walmart ratcheting straps was 'bound' up pretty tightly and it was un-usable.
My neighbor Jim came to the rescue and loaned me a set of self-retracting ratcheting straps. I loved them they work great! My question is, does anyone use these and how is the longevity? Does that retracting mechanism hold up or is it toast after a few uses?They appeared to be 1" by 6' with about a 500 pound capacity. I returned them immediately after I was done with them, I never keep a borrowed tool past the time I used it. Sehr Dank. And have a good weekend. |
08-11-2018, 06:56 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Question on a tool..........
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Jeff , I have two pair of these , they are " Smart Strap"s , [ the name on them ] , that I have had about six years I think . i like them , sometimes I have to help the retracting mechanism work , but I have used them for hauling my hit miss engines and golf cart many times with no problems . |
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08-11-2018, 09:36 AM | #3 |
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Re: Question on a tool..........
How are the Smart strap over Harbor Freight's regular ratchet strap?
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08-12-2018, 05:41 AM | #4 |
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Re: Question on a tool..........
I find the HF straps quite useful- but no longevity.
for the price you pay- they get the job done and then you toss them. |
08-12-2018, 12:00 PM | #5 |
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Re: Question on a tool..........
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