Robert, I worry about the Wife using the rolled up magazine when I've been acting up...

@Agent.K.

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 🤣

Icons abused a long time ago :). One problem with this magazine technique is I don't thing it works with online magazines ;)

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Icons? Yes online is a problem...

@BenMitro

2 жыл бұрын

@@L2SFBC "Like", "subscribe" and hit the whatever it is icon.

@Malc664

2 жыл бұрын

You got me. 😊 Icons

Suffered the old bound straps together once. Was then shown and old bushy hack which was to take to the straps with a rubber mallet. Set them on something forgiving (matt, timbre block etc) and go to town, rotating the knot as you belt it with the mallet. Low and behold, two straps came apart. While you showcase easier ways, just don't throw out the old ones before trying this!

@L2SFBC

Жыл бұрын

I'll make a video on that in due course :-)

When you are having to do 6-7 snatches with 2 fully loaded landcruisers to get unstuck you’ll be wishing you put an extra soft shackle in when trying to undo the strops. Tip though smash the knot against a rock to loosen it.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

LOL @ the ending :-D magazine trick is good - thanks.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, please share!

Great advice as always. Best bet is to be prepared and have enough soft shackles for any situation.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Please share :-)

Always makes me chuckle watching people trying to separate 2 straps or even ropes tied in a similar self-tightening manner.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck :-) can be done bang it on a rock

SMASH! SMASH! SMASH! Also, just purchased the Handbook AND the Glovebox Guide - thanks Robert!

@L2SFBC

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Always the teacher, but to be a teacher you must be a student first. Thankyou for sharing what youve learnt Rob. Bonus points for that magazine idea, ill definitely be putting two in my recovery kit.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks not my original idea, just passed on!

Some good info here

I like this method!

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Please share!

“Otherwise abuse” 🤣🤣

Thanks...useful info that unfortunately is not known or understood by many...

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Please share!

Amongst other things I work as a crane operator/rigger, have done for years. Choking a strap or sling like shown in the first use definitely isn't ideal, not sure what the exact effect can be, no doubt its worse than the proper choke, but even in all these cases where Rob is choking it properly you still have a reduction to your WLL of about 20%. a direct join to a hard shackle is 1:1 but obviously unless you have weight on the straps you have a serious hazard if it breaks. This is good advice from Rob.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ejay, agreed - if it's a low-stress pull and you just need an extra metre, I'd say that's ok. Like anything, know what's happening and work accordingly. It is possible to do a re-rig which is unsafe just to avoid something perceived to be unsafe.

Great video

@L2SFBC

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Handy tips as always. 🏆

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great video. Thanks again for sharing the information with us!

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks please share!

Well demonstrated thanks

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Please share :-)

Soft shackles are a no brainer. Magazine method is very old fashion. Always keep an extra soft shackle and you don't have to go through this whole ordeal.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

It's old fashioned but it works as you may not have a soft shackle, and if you do then you may not have enough to go around. So it still has its place.

I've used a aluminum cinch bone but the rolled magazine would be safer in the event of a failure.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

I used to take newspaper to help light a fire. Now days I read my news on a Samsung tablet so I no longer have newspapers (or magazines). :)

@veryaware

2 жыл бұрын

Small bundle of tent rope, a towel or some dirty clothes should workjust as well.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

:-)

@garyhancock7400

2 жыл бұрын

Common problem these days, another method is to use three short pieces of dowelling that can be twisted to release them. There is the issue of flying pieces of wood in a failure, but I carry them just in case. Much better than one stick or one piece of wood.

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip thanks!

@scotthallenberg3575

8 ай бұрын

Would this method (eye through eye…not sure if there’s another name) be the best option if ropes with soft eyes (e.g., winch line to winch extension) not straps? Would this method be stronger than soft shackles? It seems like you would avoid D:d / bend radius issues with this approach even if it’s a little less convenient. Thoughts?

My winch came with wire cable. The directions that came with the synthetic cable I bought to replace it with say that i must remove the spring loaded winding guide that is used with the wire cable. Is this true? Thanks, John Green

@L2SFBC

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know what you mean by a spring loaded guide? What sort of winch is it?

@madcratebuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Syn rope does not play well with a roller type fairlead.

Another great video. How would you join 2 winch ropes?

@L2SFBC

6 ай бұрын

Soft shackle