Your "Dear Santa" Letter

Posted by: Lewis Winch

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You know how it is.

Nobody asks you what you want for Christmas

and you end up owning another ugly sweater.

So here's a suggestion... write a letter to Santa

and ask him to team up with the raindeers if necessary,

but ask him to bring you a brand new Lewis Winch -

because that's what you really really want for Christmas.

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What if the cable breaks on a Lewis Winch?

Posted by: Lewis Winch

Q...Can the aircraft cable supplied with a Lewis Winch break and snap back and hit the operator?



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A... We have never heard of this happening with a Lewis Winch, but wire rope can - in some conditions - fail (break) and in so doing release stored kinetic (elastic) energy. The key to how much kinetic energy gets stored in a tensioned wire-rope, is the length of line that is out. A short length will not have enough energy to do much at all, even if it parts at the hook, while a much longer length parting in such a manner might snap back with enough force to hurt a person. As the Lewis Winch comes with only 150 feet of 3/16 "cable and the maximum single line pull is 4000 pounds this length and weight is unlikely to snap back with any force.

We also offer a 250 foot cable as an option for the Lewis Winch. There could be more stored kinetic energy in this cable because of it's length and therefore more potential of a snap back.

The simple cure is that if one has a lot of single line out and expects a hard pull, to drape a jacket or towel over the winch line at around the mid point. This way if the line were to part at the winch then the line is going away from you anyway, and if it parts at the hook then the jacket or towel will absorb the energy (unless the cable is damaged, it's very unlikely that wire rope will part in the middle somewhere).



If you have say 150 - 200 feet of line out and you drape a jacket at mid point, then if you are still winching by the time you reach the jacket then simply pluck it off and carry on. The amount of line still to go won't have enough stored elastic energy to do anything, and besides if you are still winching you probably aren't pulling hard anymore.

-All of the above is based on a person pulling very hard on a single winch line.
 
There's little need to do that if you are properly equipped.
 
Just put a snatch block on that really hard pull, and take it easy on everything.
 
Please visit our website to watch instructional videos.
 
http://www.LewisWinch.com/
 
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Lewis Winch gives good service!

Posted by OasisTree:





I bought my Lewis Winch in the spring of '08, and mounted it on a Stihl 650.





I love it!





Last summer I noticed that a piece that you turn to lock the winch in place was starting to bend. Later I was winching a large Mulberry stump onto my trailer, the stump caught, and instead of my choker breaking, that piece on the winch broke. When I took it apart, the roll pin that held it in place had actually broken in two.





I called Lewis Winch headquarters, and they sent my new pieces free of charge. Was very happy with the service, just alerting any of you other Lewis Winch owners that it might be a possible weak point.





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Posted by Lewis Winch:





We are very happy that you are satisfied with our service and like so many others, that you love your Lewis Winch.





The roll pin that you mentioned, also acts as a shear pin. You are running a very powerful saw on your Lewis Winch, so when your stump caught, something had to give.





We make the clutch and drum roll pins "the weak link" on purpose, so they act as a safety device for the Lewis Winch.

It is much less expensive to replace the roll pins than a broken gear or the cable.



We hope you continue to safely enjoy your Lewis Winch and please feel free to contact us anytime for advice, parts, service or just a friendly chat! And remember, we are always looking for good photos and video footage of you using your Lewis Winch.



info@lewiswinch.com








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Lewis Boat Winch

Posted by AK Dutch:

I've heard about using a chainsaw winch to pull your boat off a sandbar when stuck. I was looking for information on this setup. Does anybody have any suggestions to brand, availability in Fairbanks, size, cost? How big of one do I need to pull my XS off the beach?

In addition, what is the most popular type of anchor for river use, I have used a big Brucefor my AK Searunner, but that wouldn't work too good in the river I think.

Thanks, John

Posted by Mr. Pid:

I've owned and worn out two Rule winches. I got my money's worth from them, but my next winch will be a Lewis.

www.lewiswinch.com

Put this baby on any heavy duty chainsaw you have (not a small homeowner model) and it will get the job done. I know guys that like capstan winches, but I wouldn't give you a nickel for one. I like steel cable and the ability to use pully blocks to increase the pull capacity.

Posted by Crumm:

Any other reason other than the ability of doubling the line with cable? I have never used a capstan other than the hand-powered rope along style but the continuous pull looks like a good feature on a gas powered unit.

Posted by Mr. Pid:

Because I don't trust rope. It abrades easily, it stretches, and it behaves differently when it's wet, let alone muddy. I'm not comfortable standing at the winch with any heavy load on the line, but I am more comfortable with cable. My winches have been multi-use tools. Dragging trees, pulling boats up the bank for winter, etc. I can't imagine pulling stumps with rope. I often use two snatch blocks with my winch and the cables about as tight as an A string on a guitar. And then I get to root around with an axe and a handyman jack while the winch line is loaded. No rope for this kid.

Also, I had to use my chainsaw winch to drag my Yamaha Viking (heavy) out of a deep hole I found when a snow bridge broke and I dropped into a creek (now very heavy). I wonder how a capstan winch would have worked pulling very wet rope in zero degree temperatures.

Not good I'd imagine!

Come to think of it, I've also used it to pull a skidplane out of overflow.

Yep, the've served me well.

Lewis Winch,best purchase I have made in a long time.

Question:

I move my logs on an 18 foot dual axel trailer. I have a few large cherry logs 40 inches x 8 feet. I need help loading them and getting them on the mill. I have about 600 bucks and figured a winch to be a resonable start. Would like to hear which winch you use and what you can do with it.

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From contributor W:

I bought a Lewis Winch. Powered by a chainsaw powerhead. Rated at 4000 single line, 8000 doubled. You can go anywhere with it and pull from any direction. Best purchase I have made in a long time. Costs about 800US if you buy just the winch. You can put any powerhead on it. It is best if it has an outboard drive gear (sprocket).

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From contributor L:

I've been wanting a Lewis Winch but been trying to talk myself into it. They seem very universal. Also, they don't need a bat and a truck ot tractor running to keep the bat up. Most of my saws have an outboard sprocket, which I like because they run cooler. Lewis Winch didn't mention anything in their ad.

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From contributor W:

You can use the saw with an inboard sprocket, but you have to use the adaptor that utilizes a short piece of bar and a chain with no cutters to drive the winch. It works but there is some flex in the system that you may not like. I would advise changing the saw head or modifying it to an outboard sprocket. The price you got is pretty good for just the winch. I bought the whole kit and caboodle for just under a grand with a new 029 powerhead. A lot of uses I found for it...once last year I pulled a nice buck I killed in a draw. With a truck mounted winch, you have to walk down and hook it up, then go back down everytime there is a snag. With the Lewis Winch. you hook the dead end to the truck and go down with the powerhead and come back up one time with whatever you're pulling.

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From contributor L:

I see you used a 029. I have a 024 and love it, but probably too small. I have two Husky's - probably too big. My 029 is inboard sprocket and also 394's. I noticed the new stihls are outboard sprocket. I suppose Lewis will give me the right info, seeing they want so much for their winch.

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From contributor W:

You're welcome. Just remember - gravity can kill!

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From Lewis Winch.com:

We recomend any chainsaw from 3 - 7 horse power. The best is an outboard sprocket because you can then use the direct adaptor kit. Most modern saws such as Husqvarna, Stihl, Solo, Makita, Dolmar etc. come with outboard sprockets, however both style adaptor kits come with the Lewis Winch so you can mount it on any chainsaw.

The current price on the Lewis Winch website is $899. That may sound expensive but Lewis Winches are made to last and made in North America. The Lewis Winch is the most powerful chain saw winch made. They are a quality product!

See video of log pull at this link

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