Deserves more likes! this is awesome. I am building a flatbed trailer and was wondering how I secure pipes, SHS, RHS, and even sheet material properly. This is a winner.
lol so a hundred years ago an old trucker taught me this trick, but our company policy was a load couldn't go out without a strap over it, basically our district manager, who was a jumped up salesman hired from another company who had never worked in the warehouse or the yard, said we couldn't do this unless we also had a second strap just going over it, so we often had to forego this if we had a lot of orders because we had to double strap everything if we wanted to use this method Also, I later had a job at Lowe's and I often loaded people's trucks up with building materials. It AMAZES me how many people have a big old truck and/or cargo trailer but they NEVER HAVE ANY FREAKING STRAPS or rope or anything, so you have these $10,000 orders on these expensive trucks going down the highway secured with the sorry ass bailing twine Lowe's provides for free, tied by yours truly just praying to God it holds because I did what I could
I’ve worked with quite a few people that just didn’t have any experience in securing loads down. Not only do they risk losing their cargo, but they put people on the road in danger as well.
@@txtoolcrib It's like a real life superpower. I'm a pussy office worker now, but every once in a while like if I'm helping someone move or helping get stuff to and from a company event, I'll bust out like most absolutely basic securing techniques (I drive a small car but I at least keep a little bit of rope and one small strap handy, it is one of those lifesaver type things) and people are amazed, ask me if I was in the military or something And I'm like Jiminy Christmas no I just did real work for a living at one point in my life how sheltered are you people
Outstanding ! ... simple and highly effective! There is now such a shackle in my pickup. Nothing tricky to remember ... just grab and go, and if you don't get it right you probably should not have a driver's license :)
You can, but there is a lot more friction. You could substitute in a D-ring or large link as well. Doing it without a ring puts a lot of wear on your straps.
Side loading a shackle or clevis is not an acceptable safety practice . In this instance, the size of the shackle and the pull against it will not make a difference .
I was wondering if someone else was going to catch the side loading the shackle issue. Wouldn't it be easier to simply turn the shackle so that one strap is around the pin and the other is around the bend in the shackle? Although I know in hoisting your always want the pin through the object or lifting point on the load and the line through the dip of the shackle.
Never used a shackle in that position! Always one strap through the bow and one strap through the pin. If the strap bunches up in the pin then your shackle Is too small. better way, not everyone has a shackle with them so wrap the load then sinch it down
Deserves more likes! this is awesome. I am building a flatbed trailer and was wondering how I secure pipes, SHS, RHS, and even sheet material properly. This is a winner.
This is definitely the way to do it. Been doing this way for a couple months after seeing this video, had to come back to comment this is a winner.
Brilliant and so easy to use. Wish I had seen this video before "the pvc pipe incident"
That is such a great idea! I will definitely incorporate this into my hauling routine! Thanks Ben!
You’re very welcome, glad I could help.
Thank you sir! This why I love UA-cam! People like you making life a little bit easier.
lol so a hundred years ago an old trucker taught me this trick, but our company policy was a load couldn't go out without a strap over it, basically our district manager, who was a jumped up salesman hired from another company who had never worked in the warehouse or the yard, said we couldn't do this unless we also had a second strap just going over it, so we often had to forego this if we had a lot of orders because we had to double strap everything if we wanted to use this method
Also, I later had a job at Lowe's and I often loaded people's trucks up with building materials. It AMAZES me how many people have a big old truck and/or cargo trailer but they NEVER HAVE ANY FREAKING STRAPS or rope or anything, so you have these $10,000 orders on these expensive trucks going down the highway secured with the sorry ass bailing twine Lowe's provides for free, tied by yours truly just praying to God it holds because I did what I could
I’ve worked with quite a few people that just didn’t have any experience in securing loads down. Not only do they risk losing their cargo, but they put people on the road in danger as well.
@@txtoolcrib It's like a real life superpower. I'm a pussy office worker now, but every once in a while like if I'm helping someone move or helping get stuff to and from a company event, I'll bust out like most absolutely basic securing techniques (I drive a small car but I at least keep a little bit of rope and one small strap handy, it is one of those lifesaver type things) and people are amazed, ask me if I was in the military or something
And I'm like Jiminy Christmas no I just did real work for a living at one point in my life how sheltered are you people
😂 you have no idea how much I can relate!
Outstanding ! ... simple and highly effective! There is now such a shackle in my pickup.
Nothing tricky to remember ... just grab and go, and if you don't get it right you probably should
not have a driver's license :)
I’m definitely using this! Keep these types of tips coming pls.
I will. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
I was always shown to wrap the strap itself around the load. Using a shackle makes much more sense. Thx for sharing!
I started using three-quarter inch D - clevis. They work much better on 2 inch strap.
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Finally had a chance to try this and it worked great. I was hauling anodized aluminum which is slippery and it didn’t slip at all using this method
Very glad to hear that.
Great tip, that is way more secure 👍🏻
Oh for sure, something my dad taught me when I was about seven years old.
@@txtoolcrib tips like that are definitely worth remembering. Good on your dad.
Great idea, I haul cylinders all the time and this will be mint. Thanks for sharing Ben.
Absolutely, happy to help.
Two inch ladder buckles also work well and are inexpensive . The forged style are the best ,the sides are smooth .
Good info and to the point.
I wish my wife was more like this.
Lol. Thanks!
Holly cow. I need to try it. Thanks for sharing. Saludos compadre
Keep those loads from shifting on you! I use this all the time.
Great video.
Thank you, hope you find it helpful.
@@txtoolcrib I did thanks.
Out of curiosity could the same thing be accomplished by crossing the strap at the top without using the shackle?
You can, but there is a lot more friction. You could substitute in a D-ring or large link as well. Doing it without a ring puts a lot of wear on your straps.
Very useful, thanks!.
You’re very welcome.
Just subscribed to the channel.
You can accomplish the same thing without the shackle if you wrap the strap around the load one time as you pass it over the load.
Gunna try to remembering this one next time I load some dunnage
Brilliant!
This is a good video.
Thank you very much, and thank you for taking the time to watch.
@@txtoolcrib it's hard to teach logic to some people but your video is short and informative and unlike me non verbose.
Side loading a shackle or clevis is not an acceptable safety practice . In this instance, the size of the shackle and the pull against it will not make a difference .
I was wondering if someone else was going to catch the side loading the shackle issue. Wouldn't it be easier to simply turn the shackle so that one strap is around the pin and the other is around the bend in the shackle? Although I know in hoisting your always want the pin through the object or lifting point on the load and the line through the dip of the shackle.
Excellent
Thank you sir.
Nice
Never used a shackle in that position! Always one strap through the bow and one strap through the pin. If the strap bunches up in the pin then your shackle Is too small. better way, not everyone has a shackle with them so wrap the load then sinch it down
Great video.
Thank you very much.