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Chain Binders which are better?

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Ive only used two kinds of securement. One is a T shaped ratchet with a gear in the middle, when operated the two hooks pull tight on either end. Its generally not going anywhere once tight. (And you learned to wrap some chain around it's handle against something.

The other kind is a tension type binder, you put pressure on the handle and it will come through itself to snap into place provided there is just enough slack to do it. Wrap chain around the handle to itself.

The T type is the better one. Although the snap binder is a little more useful in tight spots. When I have monster coils, T ones go on first and if I still need more then the binders go on also.

I am the kind of person that will spend a extra time to put everything possible onto a load on my deck, straps, chain etc. All of it. It might seem grotesque to others when there is 30 plus chains hanging on to a big coil but I feel you can never have enough securement if something does happen.
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Didn't you just post the other day about your loads shifting?

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My preference is snaps for steel and fall off parts and ratchets for equipment loads.

Whomever said snaps were unsafe is an idiot...or someone who broke his nose or knocked out a few teeth popping one open. Oh wait, that's redundant. Takes an idiot to do that.

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Broke Down 69 said: ↑

My preference is snaps for steel and fall off parts and ratchets for equipment loads.

Whomever said snaps were unsafe is an idiot...or someone who broke his nose or knocked out a few teeth popping one open. Oh wait, that's redundant. Takes an idiot to do that.
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Nah, just takes a momentary brain fart. They are perfectly safe when used correctly. Get I a hurry tho and well... It hurts. A lot.

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spyder7723 said: ↑

Nah, just takes a momentary brain fart. They are perfectly safe when used correctly. Get I a hurry tho and well... It hurts. A lot.
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So true, and the exact reason I tell myself every time the snaps come out, "Slow down, dummy. You're ugly enough already."

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Broke Down 69 said: ↑

So true, and the exact reason I tell myself every time the snaps come out, "Slow down, dummy. You're ugly enough already."
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You learn not to smile as often.

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spyder7723 said: ↑

You learn not to smile as often.
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Right!

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And there are also snap binders that have a threaded side like a ratchet binder so that you can adjust it to a finer level.

After we are done debating snaps vs ratchets, could we go over to a gun forum and discuss 9mm vs .40?

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ChaoSS said: ↑

And there are also snap binders that have a threaded side like a ratchet binder so that you can adjust it to a finer level.

After we are done debating snaps vs ratchets, could we go over to a gun forum and discuss 9mm vs .40?
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.45 first, last and always. Debate over...lol.

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I'm going with the .45 also.

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Espressolane said: ↑

If you plan on doing DOD loads, you are going to need ratchet binders. More and more they are starting to require them on on loads.

In the last few years, All of the Navy loads have required them. Was clearly stated on manifest and bills.
They are even starting to have securement documents with full specs and drawings for loads detailing how it needs to be tied down.
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Always appreciate helpful info being passed. Thank you.

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