Block and Tackle

[petrel]

Looking for a good source for a heavy duty block and tackle w/ 100 feet of line; google doesn't turn up much. Thanks.

 

[tunamojo]

Rope Pulley Block and Tackle Hoist:Amazon:Home Improvement

 

[petrel]

Thanks mojo, but that looks like the little one w/ 50' of line that I've already got one of; looking for something more heavy duty, and haven't turned much up aside from ebay.

 

[Beamie]

How much of a load are you lifting. What advantage are you looking for x6? Rope Dia etc. Your question is a bit vague.

 

[Tuna Hotline]

Block & Tackle

more $$$$$ tho

 

[petrel]

OK; looking for 3 over 3, probably 100' of 1/2" rope, not 1/2" pulleys

Lifting 200 pounds mostly, occasionally double that.

The one from Fisherman's is really nice, but looking to spend maybe half that at most and order from somewhere I can talk to a live person if need be.

 

[Duke]

Here you go. Buy some line and make what you need.

Wood Shell Blocks

 

[petrel]

Thanks; Those seem really nice, couple of hundred per block based on some other vendors who show the prices for the same. Like so many things, looks like you get either a POS f/ a few bucks or the real deal for hundreds. Had no idea about blocks until now. Anyone here ever break the cheap 3 over 3's lifting a few hundred pounds? Was planning to spend maybe up to $150, but it's looking like all or nothing.

 

[Captlvb]

Bet you could find what your looking for here.

McMaster-Carr

 

[steveinak]

Try calling Rose's Marine in Gloucester or New England Marine & Industrial or Hamilton Marine, all good outfits to deal with. No commercial supply outfits your way ??? Know a lineman who works for the power & light co ?? they use them

 

[Keeper]

Try CG Edwards in So Boston or anyone who sells Crosby block. Edwards # 617 268-4111

 

[Bulman711]

I saw one on craigslist for 150 up in this area I think it was on the RI page. Ill take a look and see if I can find it.

 

[tunamojo]

Thanks mojo, but that looks like the little one w/ 50' of line that I've already got one of; looking for something more heavy duty, and haven't turned much up aside from ebay.

Dude, the large size of the one I posted is four over four and lifts 4000 lbs?

 

[Bulman711]

If you want a longer rope you could replace it with a longer rope...

 

[petrel]

Thanks guys, but evne that "large" version on Amazon is basically the same cheap rig I've already got best I can tell. 4000 pounds w/ cheap 3/8 three strand rope. Seems quite a stretch, no pun intended. When you read the reviews, that product doesn't look so good. I might be spending $300 or $400 on wood shell blocks when I all is said and done. Or maybe I'll just get 100' of better 3/8 rope and hope the pulleys I have don't seize up or break if I put it to the test someday. Again, I appreciate everyone's input so far. We've got a hell of a good group here.

 

[harpoon83]

petrel...PM sent your way

 

[Overkill]

3/8 rope in a 3 over 3 block and tackle will be plenty for four or five hundred. Each section of rope will only have on sixth of the total weight on it. 3/8 pot warp type rope can handle several hundred pounds on it's own. Try Alariobros. on EBay they have good galvanized ones at a good price. ( can't do a link from my phone). 4 inch galvanized triple for $48 each.

 

[petrel]

Thanks; I'll check those out.

 

[FVSD]

I've used the one mojo posted and its all you need. Spray it with corrosion block and you be all in for $20. Most of the marinized block and tackle for GBFT are $300.