self release snatch block

chuck172 · October 27, 2016, 01:08:07 PM

Does anyone have a way to modify a standard snatchblock into a self-release snatch block?

DDW_OR · October 27, 2016, 05:16:38 PM

a standard block needs support from both sides.
a self release has a larger center support.

best option is to spend the $ and buy one, you will be using it for years.

schmalts · October 29, 2016, 05:08:48 PM

Is there still a member here that makes them?

thecfarm · October 29, 2016, 07:03:40 PM

schmalys,probably referring to this link?

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,64704.40.html

lmo506 · October 30, 2016, 05:03:27 AM

I have one i would part with. I bought two on here when they were for sale. Used a couple times. msg me if interested

schmalts · October 30, 2016, 04:30:45 PM

Quote from: lmo506 on October 30, 2016, 05:03:27 AM
I have one i would part with. I bought two on here when they were for sale. Used a couple times. msg me if interested

check your inbox

John Mc · October 30, 2016, 09:10:16 PM

The member who was selling them directly at a VERY reasonable price (APM) ended up selling them through someone else, the last I saw, it was for sale on some website of another equipment manufacturer (or equipment seller). Unfortunately, I can't remember where. I do remember that with all the middlemen involved, the price was up to about what everyone else is selling self-releasing snatch blocks for.

Edit: found it! Those self-releasing snatch blocks are now sold here:
https://forestwinches.com/products/self-releasing-snatch-block-made-in-usa

DDW_OR · October 31, 2016, 02:21:33 AM

one like that came with my Farmi PTO winch. also 4 choker chains.

John Mc · October 31, 2016, 09:02:00 AM

Quote from: DDW_OR on October 31, 2016, 02:21:33 AM
one like that came with my Farmi PTO winch. also 4 choker chains.

There are several designs out there. I believe APM may have based his on the Farmi design.

Here is what my other self releasing snatch block looks like:

schmalts · December 29, 2016, 05:50:54 PM

I will have to get some pictures of the one I just made. Long story short I took a scrap rear car hub from a FWD car similar to this one, took the studs out and welded a cable pulley from cheaper traditional snatch block onto the hub. Welded a couple anchor supports and it works great! When I worked as a car mechanic I always saved old hubs for making ATV trailers and things of that nature.