Who got a Lewis Chainsaw Winch... THIS GUY <----

[luvmystang67]

I'm just excited because I got a chainsaw winch.  Let me know if you have something big you want to move in the middle of nowhere. 

I'm ready.

Any tips from owners/users out there?  Also, I think I'm going to need an A-Dapt-A-Kit because what is on there doesn't look like it'll mesh well with any saw motor I hope to use. 

Dont get too excited D-Rock... you have to kill something first.  Jk, you had a far better season than I did.

[Woodchuck]

  I picked up a chain saw winch off of another member here. Very cool machines.

[gramps]

Hmmmmm....good to know..LOL

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Cograts! Woodchuck beat me out of the one he gots......
Boy if a guy wanted to drop some coin HONDA makes a real cool capstins  winch that comes in nice case ready to backpack to your animal.

[Woodchuck]

Cograts! Woodchuck beat me out of the one he gots......
Boy if a guy wanted to drop some coin HONDA makes a real cool capstins  winch that comes in nice case ready to backpack to your animal.

You should see how we set that thing up. We can pull from a looooooooong way out. 

[Humptulips]

I have a Lewis winch and to tell the truth I don't think they are much use for hunting. Too heavy and don't have that much line capacity.
I've used my for rolling out some cedar I was cutting and a few times on firewood but never been able to use it for pulling out an animal.

I would think the capstan one would be a better choice.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Cograts! Woodchuck beat me out of the one he gots......
Boy if a guy wanted to drop some coin HONDA makes a real cool capstins  winch that comes in nice case ready to backpack to your animal.

You should see how we set that thing up. We can pull from a looooooooong way out. 

Let's see the pics so Stang has an idea on how to rig'er up and go ahead on'er.

[Woodchuck]

I wish I had some pics but I can give a short explanation:
Took the cable off the spool. Bought a 3000 ft spool of 1800lb mule tape. Have buddy "A" take end of mule tape and a couple pullies and head out to animal. Tie off to animal, loop like three wraps of tape around spool on the winch. Fire up the power head and place pre sized zip tie on power head throttle. Wrap mule tape back onto big spool as it comes off the winch. 

[SniperDanWA]

I'm just excited because I got a chainsaw winch.  Let me know if you have something big you want to move in the middle of nowhere. 

I'm ready.

Any tips from owners/users out there?  Also, I think I'm going to need an A-Dapt-A-Kit because what is on there doesn't look like it'll mesh well with any saw motor I hope to use. 

Dont get too excited D-Rock... you have to kill something first.  Jk, you had a far better season than I did.

Post a pic...pulling D-Rock....  Sorry couldn't pass that up.

[luvmystang67]

I don't know what saw body I'm going to stick it on yet, but would prefer the direct drive.  Trying to decide on the universal kit or the direct drive kit... WHAT TO DO!?!

I think i'm going to go with the direct kit...

[Woodchuck]

I don't know what saw body I'm going to stick it on yet, but would prefer the direct drive.  Trying to decide on the universal kit or the direct drive kit... WHAT TO DO!?!

I think i'm going to go with the direct kit...

Less moving parts is always better IMO. 

[Angry Perch]

I don't know what saw body I'm going to stick it on yet, but would prefer the direct drive.  Trying to decide on the universal kit or the direct drive kit... WHAT TO DO!?!

I think i'm going to go with the direct kit...

Less moving parts is always better IMO. 

You'd never make it as a German automotive engineer!

[Woodchuck]

I don't know what saw body I'm going to stick it on yet, but would prefer the direct drive.  Trying to decide on the universal kit or the direct drive kit... WHAT TO DO!?!

I think i'm going to go with the direct kit...

Less moving parts is always better IMO. 

You'd never make it as a German automotive engineer!

LOL, You got that right, I see waaaaaaaay to many German cars through here every day.

[Ingwe]

I just picked up a small winch with Honda engine and capstan. Only weighs about 20 lbs. It came with about 250 feet of line. Make 4 turns on capstan and start pulling. I can't wait to try it.

[logger]

I have a Lewis winch and to tell the truth I don't think they are much use for hunting. Too heavy and don't have that much line capacity.
I've used my for rolling out some cedar I was cutting and a few times on firewood but never been able to use it for pulling out an animal.

I would think the capstan one would be a better choice.

  have to agree with you on that, we just used mine this year, strung out 7 sections of haywire and hung a block up about 40ft, went ahead on it till we would get to a hindu and start over, it worked, just slow, then had to make coils again, that was the worst part!

[luvmystang67]

Just ordered some parts from Canada.  Not sure if you've checked exchange rates or not, but at $1 us to $1.39 CAD it is like they are having a Christmas sale.  Yippee!

My plan would be to haul in 150 foot segments by running some long mule tape and hooking it on the winch for 150 foot pulls.  It has the added benefit of being able to haul the truck out of the ditch if needed.  I'm excited to try it.  Anything beats hauling an elk up out of a crap hole.  Especially when there's a logging road on top.

[D-Rock425]

Just ordered some parts from Canada.  Not sure if you've checked exchange rates or not, but at $1 us to $1.39 CAD it is like they are having a Christmas sale.  Yippee!

My plan would be to haul in 150 foot segments by running some long mule tape and hooking it on the winch for 150 foot pulls.  It has the added benefit of being able to haul the truck out of the ditch if needed.  I'm excited to try it.  Anything beats hauling an elk up out of a crap hole.  Especially when there's a logging road on top.

you'd have to shoot an elk first.