I have a crane hook with 2 part block that I , ahh, borrowed from
a military crane that I hauled. Comes in handy from time to
time.

Scotty


"Peter Wiley" wrote in message
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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