Snap binders.

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  1. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    Does anyone use them? I don't have any but I was wondering if there is any advantage of having them over wratching binders. Maybe I buy some
     
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  3. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    I use snaps more than ratchets...quicker & easier. Only down side is the lack of adjustability. Sometimes, it's either too tight or too loose, with no in between. Picked up a couple of these, though, and so far I really like them. Completely eliminates the lack of adjustability problem, and as an added bonus they have a lock for the handle which saves time and effort securing that. I have clips I use on my other snaps to accomplish that...less work when it's an integral part of the binder.

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  4. Gunner75

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    I like my snap binders, use em all the time, best to have some so if you build a bulkhead, it makes to tons easier to make a secure one
     
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  5. ChaoSS

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    Any time the binder has to lie flat on the material being secured a snap binder is worlds easier.
     
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  6. Gunner75

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    Course you can circumvent that issue with a couple of pieces of 2x4 under the screws
     
  7. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    Where did you get them?
     
  8. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Yes. The way I secure our pole bunks in the way back to the yard, my chains end up basically sitting in a corner. I'm sure I could make it happen with ratchet binders somehow, but it would be a major pain.

    Our company uses almost exclusively snaps. If I had my way, or my own equipment, I'd run an equal mix.
     
  9. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Granite City, IL...there's a tarp & equipment shop there. Name escapes me, but it'll come up if you google it. Might be tri-state or something like that.
     
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  10. DougA

    DougA Road Train Member

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    Snap binders? Nah,never heard of them.
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  11. HalpinUout

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    Tri city Canvas it's the next exit up from the Flying J
     
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