Which hand winch?

[Kwill]

Which hand winch would you guys recommend for lifting the head on a bandsaw mill? I looked at some at tractor supply today but I notice they free wheel when you let the tension off. Any suggestions? Thanks

[Kbeitz]

I really like this type because if you let go of the handle it stays put.
Have you ever been hit with a spinning handle? No need to flip up/down leavers.
Also the handle faces away from the mill.



 

[Kwill]

I really like this type because if you let go of the handle it stays put.
Have you ever been hit with a spinning handle? No need to flip up/down leavers.
Also the handle faces away from the mill.



 

Ok thank you. I know where i can get that one for 29.99. I just wanted to make sure it would work for me.

[Ljohnsaw]

What is a winch like that rated?  Thinking it would be good for a log puller/log arch lifter.

[Kbeitz]

What is a winch like that rated?  Thinking it would be good for a log puller/log arch lifter.

Don't know the rating but they are slow. Slow is what you want for raising the carriage.

[kelLOGg]

I use a chain hoist mounted to an overhead beam in my barn. It is general purpose and rated at 2 T. I used it to put the head on when I bought the mill and to remove it once. It holds the load in any position.
Bob

[Slingshot]

Rated 2000 lb capacity. Bought at harbor freight, about  $22.00 with
20% coupon.



 



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Charles

[Slingshot]

   Here is the way I mounted that winch on my WM LT10. Planning to use a wheelchair motor to power it but a short video showing me checking the speed with a cord-less hand drill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDDCPdbBvnE&feature=youtu.be





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charles

[Kbeitz]

When I got done my sprockets was around 3 to 1 ratio to get the right speed.



 

[kelLOGg]

I use a chain hoist mounted to an overhead beam in my barn. It is general purpose and rated at 2 T. I used it to put the head on when I bought the mill and to remove it once. It holds the load in any position.
Bob

oops, my reply is for how I lift the entire carriage off the mill. Not what you asked. I use a Warner DC motor from Surplus Center to operate the hand crank that came with the mill. I think the gear ratio of the crank is 125:1 so the head is held in place nicely.
Bob