Any one got any good Tirfor winch tips?

[woody paul]

Lifting and Crane Screw in Ground Anchor 30" - Machine Mart here you go JON

[nepia]

Keep the winch very well oiled. I think it was in Griphoist's own literature I read 'you cannot over lubricate the winch'. If I'm working over dirty ground I just pour chain oil into mine.

[bob]

Put a bit of tape round the caps that hold the spare shear pins.

Personally I have a spare shear pin taked to the bottom of the handle so I always can see I have a spare one without having to check.

I also tape round the shear pin that's in use just in case it drops out when moving or transporting.

As you can guess I have been caught out a few times.

[daveindales]

I never take the rope out of the winch, if the end is frayed its a pain to push through the winch. I just wrap rope up and tie up with a cable tie. Also, I don't bother too much with a long rope, use a polypropylene rope attached to wire rope.

[daveindales]

By the way, one sold this week in very good condition with rope on internet auction (not ebay) for £50 plus 15%, buyers fee and Vat. An absolute bargain