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Re: [TowerTalk] Harbor Freight Winch

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Harbor Freight Winch
From: Guy Molinari <guy_molinari@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:40:43 +0000
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There is an engine hoist that goes at 33 fpm.   I stripped the cable and used 
it as a capstan winch.   Put up two AB-105 towers and 7 large yagis with just 
myself and 2 guys on the ground.
 
About $140.
 
73,
Guy, N7ZG
 

> Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:57:39 -0600
> From: wa9vrh@dishmail.net
> To: towertalk@contesting.com; wmgoins@gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Harbor Freight Winch
> 
> On 12/19/2011 2:42 PM, Michael Goins wrote:
> > Has anyone used the Harbor Freight winches? They have a 2000 lb electric
> > that is priced nicely at the moment on sale.
> >
> >
> > Mike, k5wmg
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> HI Mike,
> 
> I have not used a H.F. winch. However I have used a few of their 
> products and consider them disposable.
> 
> It's one of those things that you need now and then but don't bet your 
> life on them.
> 
> I have a US Towers HDX-555 (if I remember correctly the number) and 
> would not use a H.F. anything involved in raising, lowering or folding over
> the tower.
> 
> With the investment I have in my tower and accessories as well as what 
> you probably have in your tower and accessories please go and buy a 
> quality product from a quality provider.
> 
> 73 Larry WA9VRH
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