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May 5 - 15 2013!
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The Lewis Winch 40th Birthday Celebrations start on May 5th. It is a 10 day long birthday celebration of the Lewis Winch and we are celebrating by giving away a Lewis Winch Baseball Cap and a Lewis
Winch Gym Bag ($40 value) to anyone who buys a new
Lewis Winch on-line from May 5th to May 15th,
2013.
For additional savings, buy our Introductory
Package
INTRODUCTORY PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
- One 2013 Lewis Winch
- One Lewis Winch Snatch Block
- One Lewis Winch Tree-Saver Belt
Buy your INTRODUCTORY PACKAGE between
May 5th and May 15th and also receive a Lewis
Winch Baseball Cap and a Lewis Winch Gym Bag (additional items
valued at over $100.00) FOR
FREE!!!
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WANT TO UPGRADE TO A 2013 MODEL?
No
matter what year, if you own a complete operational Lewis Winch of any vintage,
ship it back to us prepaid and we will give you a $250 credit towards a brand new 2013 Lewis Winch
and we will also throw in the box a free Lewis Winch Baseball Cap and a
Lewis Winch Gym Bag ($40 value) if you trade in your vintage
Lewis Winch during our birthday celebrations from May 5th to May
15th 2013.
or phone from anywhere in
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Showing posts with label logging winch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label logging winch. Show all posts
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Lewis Winch 40th Birthday Celebration
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Lewis Winch, Without it... I am a Mere Mortal.
“I love the Lewis Winch and without it, I’m just a mere mortal.”
- Shane Morris, Hartland, Wisconsin
For more information please visit www.LewisWinch.com
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Lewis Winch Operating Tips: Checking Oil Level
Posted by: Lewis Winch
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Checking Oil Level: The Lewis Winch requires very little maintenance, but one thing is very important, there must be sufficient oil in the gearbox or gear damage will occur.
When you receive your new Lewis Winch from the factory, it will already be filled with 5 ounces of 80/90 weight gear oil. As long as there was no leakage in transit, then you should be good to go,
right out of the box.
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| Oil fill and check plug on modern Lewis Winch |
The first step is to stand the Lewis Winch on it's spool with the back end pointing straight in the air, then locate the oil fill plug (see picture).
Remove oil fill plug while maintaining the Lewis Winch in a vertical position. When the plug is removed insert your finger tip into the hole slightly and tip the winch slightly forward. If your finger gets wet with oil then it is full enough. Replace plug and continue working.
If you have an older model Lewis Winch then you will find the fill plug on the bottom (see second picture). The procedure is still the same, stand the winch on its spool then remove fill plug. Tilt the winch slightly forward and oil should start to drip out.
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| Old style check and fill plug |
If you have to tilt the winch too far forward to get a drip or to wet your finger then the level is low and should be topped up to the bottom of the hole when the winch is vertical.
Remember, 5 ounces of 80/90 weight gear oil is best, too much oil can cause damage also.
While you are checking the oil, have a quick look at all the nuts and bolts on your Lewis Winch and make sure everything is tight.
Then give the chain, sprocket and other moving parts a squirt of oil as well. That should keep everything moving freely.
Watch this video for more details
on Lewis Winch maintenance.
on Lewis Winch maintenance.
For more Lewis Winch Instructional Videos
- please visit our website:
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Lewis Winch Operating Tips: Winding Cable Evenly On Spool
Posted by: Lewis Winch
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Q...How do you keep the Lewis Winch cable wrapped evenly on the spool? I have difficulty controlling the cable when I am pulling a heavy load.
You can see this set-up in the first photo.
I watch the spool and if the cable is loading up too much on one side, I back off a little to ease the tension on the cable and change the angle of the unit so the cable winds on the other side of the spool.
I also use the chainsaw winch to load 8 foot logs into my pick-up or my logging trailer.
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Q...How do you keep the Lewis Winch cable wrapped evenly on the spool? I have difficulty controlling the cable when I am pulling a heavy load.
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A.... Like you, I found that there was a concern with cable loading on one side of the spool, but I easily control that by positioning a Snatch Block right in front of the Lewis Winch.
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| Snatch Block anchored to tree to control cable |
You can see this set-up in the first photo.
I watch the spool and if the cable is loading up too much on one side, I back off a little to ease the tension on the cable and change the angle of the unit so the cable winds on the other side of the spool.
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| Winch and Snatch Block used on lumber rack |
I also use the chainsaw winch to load 8 foot logs into my pick-up or my logging trailer.
I have a stout lumber rack on the pick-up and I run the winch off of the top of the rack.
This allows me to load logs right into my truck box - also utilizing snatch blocks to guide the log, and again watching the cable, backing off the throttle when nessesary to change the angle and insure the cable winds evenly.
This allows me to load logs right into my truck box - also utilizing snatch blocks to guide the log, and again watching the cable, backing off the throttle when nessesary to change the angle and insure the cable winds evenly.
Beside my Norwood portable sawmill I have a cedar post in the ground and I attach the Lewis Winch to it to drag the logs out of the pick-up or my logging trailer.
Keep with it - like everything else, you have to figure out what works best for you.
Watch video about how to use Snatch Blocks
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Lewis Winch Operating Tips: Unspooling Cable
Posted by: Lewis Winch
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Unspooling Cable: The Lewis Winch is a drum winch, and it has similar operating challenges as any type of drum winch. Unspooling the cable and rewinding it back evenly on the spool becomes second nature to a seasoned winch operator, but can be a challenge to a newbie.
This Lewis Winch tip is about unspooling the cable without causing the cable to expand on the drum and become tangled, commonly called a "birds nest".
A "birds nest" is a result of the cable being unspooled in such a manner that the free-wheeling drum starts to increase in speed and turn faster than the operator is pulling out the cable. The cable then becomes loose on the spool and will eventually cause a jam.
There is a very simple solution to this annoying challenge.
The Lewis Winch is equiped with a hand brake which slows or stops the drum from turning. The brake handle has a small hole at the end which will accept the hook of a small bungee cord.
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| Bungee cord attached to brake handle |
If you connect a bungee cord to the brake handle and pull back to apply a little tension, then attach the other end to the back of your Lewis Winch or to your saw, then you can easily adjust the tension and control the drum speed.
With a little practice you will find just the right tension to allow you to pull the cable out easily but not allow the drum to run faster than you are pulling, thus eliminating the possibility of a "birds nest".
Watch this video for more details on unspooling cable.
Watch this video for more details on unspooling cable.
For more winch tips please visit our website:
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Lewis Winch under the Christmas tree!!
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Posted by: Lewis Winch
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Did you know that Lewis Winch “Inside Scoop” members get special deals on Lewis Winch Products?
If you haven’t signed up yet for our funny Blooper Videos, then you are missing all our special offers, too!
So what are you waiting for?
Click on the link below to join.
Sign up for our blooper videos and periodic special offers!!
And if you sign up before Christmas, you’ll get a GREAT DISCOUNT on a new Lewis Winch!
HO! HO! HO!
http://www.lewiswinch.com/
Posted by: Lewis Winch
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Did you know that Lewis Winch “Inside Scoop” members get special deals on Lewis Winch Products?
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| A lucky someone is getting a Lewis Winch for Christmas. |
If you haven’t signed up yet for our funny Blooper Videos, then you are missing all our special offers, too!
So what are you waiting for?
Click on the link below to join.
Sign up for our blooper videos and periodic special offers!!
And if you sign up before Christmas, you’ll get a GREAT DISCOUNT on a new Lewis Winch!
HO! HO! HO!
http://www.lewiswinch.com/
Monday, February 8, 2010
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
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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