Thread: Winching In and Out of a Shed

Hello Slunnie,

In case you were wondering about the masonry securing hook and why I did not take up the option. The anchor point located in close proximity to the back of the shed will double as an anchor point for removing things such as inoperable cars or loads without wheels from my trailer. I used to use a large fence post as the anchor point in the middle of a paddock. However, it got to be in the road and it was removed. The in-ground anchor point will return that bit of lost flexibility I used to have for removing awkward loads.

Thank you for the information about the suggested winch load capacity.

Kind regards
Lionel

Something you will need to consider, especially if using all or most of the cable, is how it is laying on the winch drum. You'll need to ensure that it doesn't bunch up too much on one side & result in damaging the winch.
If your anchor points are located centrally to your line of pull then you should be able to lay the cable evenly by steering slightly from side to side & thereby avoiding it bunching on one side.

Originally Posted by Xtreme

Something you will need to consider, especially if using all or most of the cable, is how it is laying on the winch drum. You'll need to ensure that it doesn't bunch up too much on one side & result in damaging the winch.
If your anchor points are located centrally to your line of pull then you should be able to lay the cable evenly by steering slightly from side to side & thereby avoiding it bunching on one side.

Hello Xtreme,

Thank you for posting the gem of information about laying the cable on the winch drum. I have not used vehicle mounted winches before.

Kind regards
Lionel

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello Slunnie,

In case you were wondering about the masonry securing hook and why I did not take up the option. The anchor point located in close proximity to the back of the shed will double as an anchor point for removing things such as inoperable cars or loads without wheels from my trailer. I used to use a large fence post as the anchor point in the middle of a paddock. However, it got to be in the road and it was removed. The in-ground anchor point will return that bit of lost flexibility I used to have for removing awkward loads.

Thank you for the information about the suggested winch load capacity.

Kind regards
Lionel

I hadn't thought that, it just sounded like you had a plan in your head that would work best for you. You've obviously put a lot of thought and research into it, have experiences and discussed it widely when developing a solution.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I hadn't thought that, it just sounded like you had a plan in your head that would work best for you. You've obviously put a lot of thought and research into it, have experiences and discussed it widely when developing a solution.

G'day Slunnie,

Thank you. It was more of a germ of an idea that I lacked some essential information about. Consult with various brain trusts and a boilermaker into hot rods. Relate things back to experience and go 'Doh!' 'In-ground valve boxes - Lionel - how many of them have you installed ... lots!' Plus, the good old internet to read independent reviews and search the availability of suitable second-hand options.

Some pieces start to fit and it all begins to come together. Fingers crossed the in-theory model crosses over successfully into reality. It will be a couple of weeks to have everything up and operational. That cross-over from paper to reality can be a really cruel head and arse kicker!

Kind regards
Lionel

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Makes the winch idea look overly complicated, Lionel.

G'day Ian,

I did not study and successfully complete a PhD because I automatically switch to 'simple'. Even if it is a very rare type of PhD; a practical-based 'tool' that can be used in everyday life.

In my defence though - one of the people I consulted is an internationally renown military vehicle restorer and his feedback was, "Your idea of a remote controlled electric winch just makes so much sense. One of those 'why didn't I think of it' - ones?"

Anyway, as per an extract of Rudyard Kipling ...

I keep six honest serving-men
(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When And How
And Where and Who.
I send them over land and sea,
I send them east and west;
But after they have worked for me,
I give them all a rest.

Then onto a description of a person that Kipling knew who ...

keeps ten million serving-men,
Who get no rest at all! ....


An extract from The Elephant's Child Accessed 29th May 2023 from, I Keep Six Honest Serving Men – The Kipling Society.

It is just the way I am wired!

Kind regards
Dr. Lionel

I'm more a Banjo fellow myself, Lionel. Henry, if I'm feeling more sombre.

Twas Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze;
He turned away the good old horse that served him many days;
He dressed himself in cycling clothes, resplendent to be seen;
He hurried off to town and bought a shining new machine;
And as he wheeled it through the door, with air of lordly pride,
The grinning shop assistant said, "Excuse me, can you ride?"

Originally Posted by V8Ian

I'm more a Banjo fellow myself, Lionel. Henry, if I'm feeling more sombre.

Twas Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze;
He turned away the good old horse that served him many days;
He dressed himself in cycling clothes, resplendent to be seen;
He hurried off to town and bought a shining new machine;
And as he wheeled it through the door, with air of lordly pride,
The grinning shop assistant said, "Excuse me, can you ride?"

G'day Ian,

One, Henry Clarence Kendall (N.A.P.) must be up there on your list too Ian. 'Native Australian Poet' - as in, born in Australia.

Kind regards
Lionel