In article , Scotty
wrote:

Oh.
I put a chain around the tree, then shackle a long length of
steel cable, through a turning block, strapped to a big tree,
then back to my tractor draw bar.

Yeah, I couldn't find a snatch block big enough to take the 30mm OD
braided line and I was too lazy to either make one, or drive into work
and get one out of my rigging store. Woulda taken me an hour to make
one or 30 minutes round trip to get one, so all in all I got away with
it lightly.

OT but I am so glad I've got my metal lathe, mill and welding gear back
where I can use it at last. Couple bits of steel plate, a 16mm s/steel
bolt or 2 and some white high density plastic (AKA bread boards) for a
sheave and presto - a quick & dirty turning block.

PDW