Rob Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 very good video Rob. i always knew tying a knot was bad, but did not expect the break strength to still be equal to strap rating. what really impressed me is the three times rating break strength. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob Posted April 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2021 I've always placed a single twist into the straps on each side of the load to curtail the "singing" they do when at highway speeds. Never have knotted one myself as just throw them away when chaffed as cheap enough. I especially liked the gent made no attempt to sell you something in the video. 3 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I wish everybody could be that objective and methodical. There are a lot of old wives' tales and myths that could be dispelled with that kind of methodical testing. Sure a lot more thought-out than the Myth Busters TV show! "Now we know, and knowing is half the battle." 2 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I also toss them when ripped as we always have 5-6 new ones on the shelf in the shop. The Mexicans will tie one together if they rip it though to strap something down to get home Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Excellent info. I always wondered if those straps would meet the ratings. It was interesting to see the claw hooks did not fail. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 I went to squish two of those hooks closed a bit to fit between the inner side of the trailer rub rail, and out side rail. Both snapped so they must be heat treated after being bent into form. 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Guy did a great job with this-also has some pretty nice resources in the shop. Note how that jack piston was "waving" at top of stroke. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Had a really well-equipped shop, for sure. That cylinder did have a good bit of "whip" in it when it unloaded, didn't it?! 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Saw the link to this the other day on Youtube, but didn't watch it. Pretty interesting to say the least! I suppose the ram had "whip" to it since the cylinder was fully extended with the piston at the end of the bore and with near no support it can wiggle around pretty badly in the seal area when quickly unloaded. Makes you wonder how long it will last with that kind of abuse on the seal surfaces? 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Cool vid,interesting.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Watched this the other day and yes ot confirms a lot of people are full of crap when they say about what they have seen Along the lines of, I new a bloke that had this happen or that happen as a result of in this case twisted straps A Australian 4x4 internet channel tested steel cable, nylon rope and chain to see which was safer The chain turned out been the safest by a long way The dayton rims and split rims that we read so much about and the so called horror stories associated with those I feel are the same, just stories Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 13 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Watched this the other day and yes ot confirms a lot of people are full of crap when they say about what they have seen Along the lines of, I new a bloke that had this happen or that happen as a result of in this case twisted straps A Australian 4x4 internet channel tested steel cable, nylon rope and chain to see which was safer The chain turned out been the safest by a long way The dayton rims and split rims that we read so much about and the so called horror stories associated with those I feel are the same, just stories Paul We discussed the tube-type rims a while back. Yes, they can be an issue. But, if they were all as bad as people say, we would not have successfully used them for all those years. I believe that the condition of the pieces (whether it is straps, rims, or chain binders) and the competence of the user has more to do with it than anything else. But, that's nothing new. Some people can't work a screwdriver safely. 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 D C Weasel U B spoton Wot n how did they use m way back wen cya Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66617-interesting-and-informative/#findComment-473239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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