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rollo

12-16-2000 06:14:22




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Does anyone know where to buy a come-along that uses chain instead of wire for the cable? The man that delivered a tractor to us had one, and it seemed a lot better than the wire ones. It had a higher rating as well. It almost looked like a chain hoist with a rachet handle.




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rollo

12-20-2000 04:47:26




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
Thanks for all the advice guys.



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Jet makes 'em

12-18-2000 18:38:06




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
I think they're fair quality. It's the same company that makes the woodworking and machine tools.



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Joe Evans

12-18-2000 20:03:56




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 Re: Re: Chain type come-along in reply to Jet makes 'em, 12-18-2000 18:38:06  
I left Jet off the list by mistake. My experience with the Jet brand is very favorable and considerably less expensive than the brands I listed.



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Joe Evans

12-17-2000 21:27:00




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
Several things: the technical term for a "come-along" is "lever hoist. C-M stands for the Columbus-McKinnon company. They are still around. Other brands are Coffing (not Coffin), Duff, and Beebe. You'll find these at contractors supply houses and be prepared to shell out big money especially with ones that have a generous amount of lift chain length. A good place to come up with one would be at a contractor's auction especially if it's a mechanical contractor. By the way, there's little likelihood that you'll be able to find the correct chain off the shelf at a hardware store if you decide to install a longer chain. Manufacturers have proprietary chain link gauge and pitch for their hoists so you can't install el-cheapo chain in their units. This lessens the chance of failure under load protecting your well being and them from attorneys. Joe Evans

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Va. Tom

12-17-2000 20:39:39




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
I have a fabulous old 3 ton one from CM. They also offer lighter ones. Enco used to carry their imported ones. Mine's domestic but the co. says only the gov't will pay the bill. Very good co. so I'd assume the imports are good quality. CM used to stand for Chisolm Moore but the co. changed the name and kept the logo. Not to be confused with a load binder and slower than a chain hoist but more versatile. Parts readily available if you can find an old one like I did.

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Larry Garbarek

12-17-2000 16:40:53




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
Try the Campbell Chain Division of the Cooper Group.

I saw exactly what you describe for years at a booth nearby the one I was working in at the National Hardware Show.'

I think the brand name was Collins but believe they were bought by Campbell/Cooper.

Regardless, the product existed only a couple of years ago and its is probably out there, just keep looking!

Good luck.



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Harold Hubbard

12-17-2000 05:32:58




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. Having a selection of types and capacities is always handy.



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Harold Hubbard

12-17-2000 05:32:24




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. Having a selection of types and capacities is always handy.



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Harold Hubbard

12-17-2000 05:30:21




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. Having a selection of types and capacities is always handy.



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Harold Hubbard

12-17-2000 05:29:19




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. Having a selection of types and capacities is always handy.



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Harold Hubbard

12-17-2000 05:41:04




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 Re: Re: Chain type come-along in reply to Harold Hubbard, 12-17-2000 05:29:19  
Sorry about the multiple post, I didn't get confirmation so I tried again, and again, and....



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Scott Green

12-16-2000 21:01:56




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
Rollo , My uncle has a nice ratchet chain style come along. Very smooth to operate. The one thing I didn't like about it was that it is slow. Really slow compared to one with cable. I'm shure they make faster ones. His is the only one I have ever used.



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Brian G

12-16-2000 16:36:19




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
Rollo, Log on to www.mcmaster.com (Mcmaster-Carr) go to material handling - then, hoists. My wife's grandfather (Back in the early 60s) had the best "Coffing Hoist" I have ever seen. It was a little big and heavy; it had the ratchet lever, gear reduction and it used motorcycle style "link" chain of the type used on heavy machinery. I wish I had gotten that from him before he passed away. I picked up a gear reduction 1 ton chain hoist with a 20' "reach" about 20 years ago for $35.00. It's not designed to be used horizontally, but it has been used several times that way; a couple of times getting my WD out of situations it had no place being in and for hauling a couple of non-running WD-45s I bought on to a trailer for hauling.

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ltf in nc

12-17-2000 18:49:42




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 Re: Re: Chain type come-along in reply to Brian G, 12-16-2000 16:36:19  
Brian, I agree with you about the hoist made from the roller chain. I have one of these as well as a link chain type. The roller chain one is far superior. I have had a cable type but once a person gets use to using the roller chain version all others seem inferior. A person buying a roller chain hoist will have a lifetime investment in a quality tool and the added value is worth the extra charge.

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John in Abq

12-16-2000 09:01:10




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
If you get one and the chain is too short, just replace it with longer chain. But don't use common hardware store chain. Go to a local industrial supply and get get chain rated for overhead lifting.
HTH, John



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Old Sarge

12-16-2000 08:41:28




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
Looked at the one that F-14 posted the link to. If that is in effect what you are refering to, years ago, not sayin how many, we referred to them as a Coffin Hoist.



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F14...Like this?

12-16-2000 08:03:30




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
Check the link to Northern Tool



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Alvin

12-16-2000 08:30:49




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 Re: Re: Chain type come-along in reply to F14...Like this?, 12-16-2000 08:03:30  
I got one of those from Northern tool, I think the chain is too short, In wholesale Tool they got em with a 10' chain, which I would like better.my 2cents Alvin



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F14

12-16-2000 08:48:54




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 Re: Re: Re: Chain type come-along in reply to Alvin, 12-16-2000 08:30:49  
Good point. The picture was by way of illustration, not necessarily a recommendation. Ya gotta watch Northern, they'll tag ya good on the shippin' too.



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Cal S

12-16-2000 07:19:02




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
Rollo, What you are looking for is a chin hoist with ratchet handle. My brother has two of them so know what you are talking about. He bought his at farm auctions but they are available, if I run across an ad I will Email you. Just can't remember off hand where I last saw one in store.



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walt

12-16-2000 06:44:01




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 Re: Chain type come-along in reply to rollo, 12-16-2000 06:14:22  
Sounds like the kind that chains down backhoes, tractors,etc for hauling. Saw some at Tractor supply company.



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bob

12-18-2000 04:19:47




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 Re: Re: Chain type come-along in reply to walt, 12-16-2000 06:44:01  
fella,s just remember if buying at auction be sure and check hoad side hook > it is the weakest part if overloaded will be opened up you can buy a3 ton comealong and take block off and it will be a 1&1-2 ton also be carefull using reg. logchain for vertial lifting it will BREAK



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