[TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 35, Issue 48

[gdaught6@stanford.edu]

On 11 Nov 2005 at 21:27, FireBrick wrote:

> The best type of winches are worm gear.
> But...many winches are rated for HORIZONTAL loads.

I need educating...  What is the difference between a load that is 
"horizontal" and one  that is "vertical"?  To the winch, isn't a load 
just a load?  OK, the load could be one that puts the mounting plate 
in shear, or in tension, or a combination, but what do vertical and 
horizontal have to do with it?

Thanks in advance.

73,

  George T. Daughters, K6GT