Winch websites

JustJason · Posted: Apr 07, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject: Winch websites

hey what are some winchin websites like to buy em or that just show winches. i am trying to get an idea on how to make my own

SamHill · Frontside 180 Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Posts: 420 City: Lacey

http://winchskating.com/

sandiego4real · Backside 180 Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 518

Iwinchglobal.com

price.dan · Backside 180 Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 1404 City: Regina

1800-jason, Alot of people don't use the search button, even though it's pretty much guaranteed that someone has/had your same concern.

-LoGiK- · Kickflip Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 2747 City: Orlando

lasewer.com

iWinch · Ollie Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 93 City: ATL

http://www.iwinchglobal.com/winchgallery.html
About 80 winches to give you some ideas.
-enjoy

paulmc · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 7:13 am Post subject:

SamHill, said it very nicely.

That forum is not used as much anymore, but there is a shed load of information on there.

Spool designs
Frame designs
Gear Ratio information

Pro's/Cons of TAV's Vs clutches

Everything you'll need is on there. Plus you can still get replies to questions, just might take a couple of days.

Happy building, its good fun!

geolemon · Faceplant Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 12 City: Buffalo subs

It's tough to DIY when you've never winched before, and those sites seem pretty dedicated to the "I already know what I'm doing" winching enthusiast...

Any sites for educating people who don't know anything about winching, but are intrigued and want to get started?

On the gallery, there was a whole diverse mix of winches people built, and I've got lots of the tools I'd need (even a MIG welder). But I have no idea how a brake would work, a throttle... and I imagine they wouldn't be controlled from where you are way 600' out getting pulled in!
In other words, there were terms on that site that are far from unfamilar - but surprising in some cases to see in the description of a winch. And even if you did know, sizing things properly would take experience without a how-to site to teach the basics. So does such a thing exist?

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Apr 10, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject:

I had never winched before and built mine by referring to winchskating.com

mojo · Posted: Apr 10, 2008 11:26 pm Post subject:

geolemon, winching is a two man operation. one to run the winch, the other to ride then switch. i'd just buy your frame from bullet lines, and maybe your spool, but dont let them talk you into having the whole winch built.

geolemon · Faceplant Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 12 City: Buffalo subs

I might have an old snowblower here, that has a side shaft motor, that might work and take a bit of the cost out of the project - that would be cool.

Maybe not the safest thing from a drowning or injury standpoint..
But I could picture an automatic braking system using a ball on the line passing through a gate as a trigger, also cutting the ignition?
Maybe a 1-man winch is bad from a safety standpoint, lol