Straps or chains on plate steel???

I think "old school", "It takes steel to haul steel". However, with using proper edge protection, it is legal. But, I'd prefer 2 chains crossing in front.

 

Chains. Period. Straps will snap. Don't ask me how I know.......

 

On steel i use chains period. Straps are legal but i feel better useing chains.

 

Wasn't your load I saw scattered on a cloverleaf, a couple months ago, was it?

 

Chains or California truck rope.

 

You can't get the down force using straps that you can get with chains. Plus IMO it's a lot easier to toss a chain and throw a binder on it than to throw a strap, make it look nice and pretty, and secure the excess strap.

But then again there is more than one way to skin a cat without getting fur in your mouth.

 

Depends.

Regular plate steel I'll chain but diamond plate or other 'packaged' plate I'll strap.

 

I like to use chains too, I'll cross them in the front of the plate and back up over top.

 

I have used both, but prefer chains. I think that chains do a better job of getting a "bite" on the steel. And you don't want to put a strap on the front of steel.