[TowerTalk] Electric Drill to Winch Adapter Question

[chas]

Dennis Vernacchia wrote:
> Thanks to Richard and John for the info and photo of adapter and
> yes, will check harbor freight !
> 
> That's looks like a great 1/2 inch Drill !
> ( ..and it's almost the same price as an electric hoist which would obviate
> the need for the adapter scheme ! )
> *http://tinyurl.com/b3nqe5
> 73, Dennis N6KI


HEADS UP
there are several models I THINK of the Boss HAWG to include the SUPER 
  HAWG which has a 450/1200 rpm.  I believe that the one in the 
tinyurl is a single speed and you really don't want to be cranking 
that tower at more than about 300rpm.  at least, I don't think that I 
would want to.  price wise, you can go to CPO Milwaukee  and get 
rebuilts for about 10% off.  actually, there are all kinds of prices 
on Milwaukee tools, just shop around.  My favorite is to go to a large 
pawn shop in today's economy and see what is there.  I have returned 
relativly new looking Porter Cable for rehab in the past and gotten 
virtually brand new tools in return for the cost of shipping.


as stated, if you are going to pay 300$US+ for a power crank, you 
might as well get a tower base mounted winch with a 25' remote so that 
you can step back and watch the attachments as you raise or lower the 
tower.  my opinion.  ymmv.


another heads up, I have been comparing and agonizing for several 
years over a decent, screw driver/drill, cordless, Lion, 14V and 
finally got one that I think is very likely the best hidden secret in 
Home Depot...  a Hilti
These are made in plants in 6 countries (none are Chicom but then, 
none are US either) mostly euro.  I LOVE this thing! fast recharge, 
slow power usage, huge torque.  German looking, HEAVY DUTY  quality 
with a 2 yr warranty.  And the next cordless I buy will be the Hilti 
Lion Screwdriver (SID144-A CPC) which is not a drill but is an impact 
screwdriver..  1,265 inlbs of torque!  uses snap chuck drill bits 
only. 3 leds to light your project at night in case you are trying to 
set some lags in the dark to hold your suspension lines until 
daylight, etc.  WARNING, with that much torque, make sure you have a 
good 3 point support before you pull the trigger!

fwiw
73 de chas/k5dam