Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - Worm Gear - Hex Drive - 1,500 lbs

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• Does Dutton Lainson Worm Gear Winch DL11011 Require Cable Fastener
  
• To secure a cable on the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Winch - 1,500 lbs, # DL11011, you will use a series of loops around the reel and gear. You will not need to use a cable fastener or cable keeper to do this. I have attached a diagram that shows how the cable should be fed through the reel and gear for you to check out. I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson and she assured me that a 3/16 inch diameter cable will work with this winch. I recommend using the Hand Winch Cable - 3/16...
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• Availability of Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Brake Winch That Can Use Strap as well as Cable
  
• We offer worm gear brake winches in various ratings but all are higher than 800-lbs. Our worm gear winches can be seen on the linked page and you'll note their capacities range from 1500- to 3,000-lbs. These are all designed specifically for a cable, such as # DL11011, or for a 2-inch strap, such as # DL11002. The strap for this winch is part # DL24242.
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• Best Brake Hand Winch to Replace Shelby 5351 Brake Winch
  
• As of October 2016 Shelby is now owned by winch maker Dutton Lainson. My contact there advised that for the Shelby 5351 brake hand winch the repair kit is no longer available. Fulton's 1500-lb # F143100 is a reliable winch you can use with cable # DL24100. I have linked our main page for all brake hand winches that will allow you to select a new one with the capacity you need. Jut click on the filters on the page to choose singe- or two-speed operation and your preference for a wire...
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• Recommended Trailer Valet Trailer Dolly for Moving Loaded Trailer Up and Down Driveway Steep Grade
  
• For your Yakima 66 inch Rack and Roll Trailer # Y08106, I recommend the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball - 1,000 lbs TW # TVXL2. This tow dolly will use chain driven solid rubber tires to help you move the trailer up the incline of your driveway when loaded and is height adjustable to accommodate your needs. It also has an automatic brake that will help you as you take the trailer down the driveway to make sure the trailer doesn't run away from you. This...
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• Hand Winch for Use with Lightweight Loads
  
• In cases where the weight of the load on the winch is too low to properly engage the winch brake you can use a worm gear winch instead. This type of winch uses a screw mechanism to operate the load. The weight of the load cannot cause the winch to reverse direction so no brake mechanism is needed at all. The linked page displays our range of worm gear winches. You have a choice of poly strap or wire rope models, but for a marine environment I suggest the strap type, either part # DL11004...
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• Using Worm Gear Winch Versus Brake Winch for Hoisting Small Dinghy
  
• If you are wanting to use a drill to ease operation of the winch, the Dutton-Lainson # DL11011 would be a much better choice. This winch is specifically designed so that the handle is easily removable for use with a drill. Using the shaft directly connected to the drill chuck is not recommended, but the input shaft has a hexagonal cross-section, that can be used with a 5/8 inch socket or driver attached to a drill. Keep in mind that the 1500 lb capacity for the jack is based on having...
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• Worm Gear Winch Recommendation for Controlled In and Release of Load
  
• For a winch that will allow you to control the in and out directions of the cable you would want a worm gear winch like the Dutton Lainson Worm Gear Winch part # DL11011. For a cable to go along with this winch you would want the Winch Cable # DL24043. Of course this depends on what you plan on using the winch for, but the MaxxTow Positive Lock Hand Winch # MT70177 that you referenced is only a one-way ratchet winch. I attached an FAQ article on winches for you to check out also.
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• Hand Winch With Top Crank Handle for Loading 5 x 8 Utility Trailer
  
• The only problem I can see with your choice is that worm gear winches take a lot of cranking before anything happens. The crank revolution to drum revolution ratio is 30:1, meaning you'd need to crank the handle 30 times to make the cable drum rotate once. You can lessen the pain by removing the handle and using a heavy duty 1/2 inch drill with a 5/8 inch socket to turn the winch at a less sedate pace. Due to the fact that you're wanting a top crank winch, your choices are pretty limited....
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• What Cable Diameter Is Needed For a 50 ft Cable on the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch # DL11011
  
• I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson and she said the recommended cable for this winch is 1/4 inch x 43 ft cable, but you could use a 7/32 inch x 50 ft cable, # DL24045, with the Worm Gear Hand Winch, # DL11011, without sacrificing the weight capacity of the winch. You will notice that the weight capacity on this cable is 2,500 lbs, but you will still be limited to the 1,500 lb weight capacity of the winch.
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• Winch to Replace Shelby Model 5351 Winch
  
• There is no longer a repair kit available for the Shelby 5351 brake hand winch. A reliable option to replace it is Fulton 1500-lb winch # F143100 along with 25-foot cable # DL24100. I have linked our main page for all brake hand winches that will allow you to select a new one with the capacity you need. Jut click on the filters on the page to choose singe- or two-speed operation and your preference for a wire rope or strap. The linked help article that will guide you to the best winch...
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• Cable Attachment and Function of the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Winch - 1500 lbs # DL11011
  
• To secure a cable on the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Winch - 1,500 lbs, # DL11011, you will use a series of loops around the reel and gear. You will not need to use a cable fastener or cable keeper to do this. I have attached a diagram that shows how the cable should be fed through the reel and gear for you to check out. I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson and she assured me that a 3/16 inch diameter cable will work with this winch. I recommend using the Hand Winch Cable - 3/16 Inch...
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• Winch and Mount Recommendation for Winching a Small Travel Trailer Into Storage
  
• For winching a trailer any length of distance a worm gear winch wouldn't be your best option. Worm gear winches require a great deal of cranking to go a small distance. For example the # DL11011 requires 30 cranks of the handle for the reel to turn once. A better winch would be the # DL14730 that will allow you to pull your trailer in quicker and has a brake for a controlled release of the line. Check out the review video I attached for more info. The # 1559B is for electric winches,...
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• Worm Gear Winch and Hoist Recommendations to Lift a 50 Pound Kayak
  
• At 1,500 pounds capacity worm gear winch # DL10954 is the lowest capacity available. Speed is an issue with worn gear winches because they allow for the precise movement of a load. If you used # DL11011 with a series of pulleys you could mount the winch lower and operate it with a power drill to speed things up significantly. Regarding pulling 2 lines in at the same time the preferred method would be to use pulleys and one line feeding in to the winch though you might find success using...
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• Winch to Lift a Slot Car Table Up Vertically
  
• The perfect winch for you is going to be a worm gear winch. They were made with these types of applications in mind. We have some that mount to the ceiling like # DL10954 so you would not have to necessarily use any pulley blocks to get a straight line pull. Worm gear winches brake automatically if you let go of the handle no matter which way you are turning it. The only issue you might run into is that worm gear winches require a lot of handle turns for 1 turn of the drum. But on some...
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• How To Release Cable from Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch
  
• Since the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch # DL11011 that you referenced is a worm gear winch, there really isn't a way to quickly unspool the cable. To extend the line you would turn the handle one direction, and then to retract the line you would turn the handle the opposite direction. Because of the way the worm gear winch works, the cable cannot be pulled out to unwind the cable. The handle must be turned to release the cable. I have attached a review video of this winch for...
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• What Dutton Lainson Jacks Does Dutton Lainson Socket Drill Adapter # DL6456 Fit
  
• The socket/drill adapter part # DL6456 that you referenced only fits worm gear style winches like the # DL11011 from Dutton Lainson and would not fit the winch part # DL14725.
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• Recommended 1500 lb Winch To Replace Howard H-255 Winch
  
• For your application, I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch with Hex Drive Handle - 1,500 lbs # DL11011. This winch is worm gear driven for smoother operation and has a hex drive so you can use a drill if you so choose for even easier function. I recommend using the Hand Winch Cable with Safety Hook 1/4" Diameter x 50' Long - 3,500 lbs # DL24104 with this winch.
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• Brake Winch Recommendation to Raise and Lower Two 175 Pound Spare Tires on a Rally Chase Truck
  
• The best option for a brake winch and the controlled movement of a load is a worm gear winch # DL11011. This winch has a 1500 pound capacity, will automatically brake when the handle is released, and does not require a minimum amount of weight to operate. Worm gear winches are slow, but this particular one has a unique feature that will allow you to connect a variable speed drill using a 5/8 inch socket to making lowering and raising the load fast and easy. But cranking a winch is good...
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• How to Make a Worm Gear Winch Feed Wire Quickly
  
• Worm gear winches don't move quickly unfortunately. However, the part # DL11011 that you referenced has a hex drive that will allow you to use a powered rill and a 5/8 inch socket to allow the winch to work much quicker than by hand. This winch is only rated for use with a wire cable like the part # DL24043.
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• Parts Recommended to Hang 800 Pound Boat
  
• I have a solution for you, and you can use ratchet straps to support your boat once you have it in the air. However, we do not recommend raising or lowering the boat with ratchet straps. The ratchet straps are rated for use as tie-downs, not as lifts. Additionally, there is no safe way to control the speed at which the boat is lowered with the ratchet straps. In order to get your boat into the air, I recommend using a winch like the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch # DL11011. This...
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• Corrosion Resistant Winch for Public Outdoor Sand Volleyball Courts
  
• If you will have a minimum of 50 pounds load on the winch then you can use Dutton-Lainson brake winch # DL14934. It has a zinc TUFFPLATE finish so it is corrosion resistant. It can be used with a cable, such as # DL24045 or a strap such as # DL24249. I have linked a video review of this winch for you. If the load is going to be less than 50 pounds then another option is a worm gear winch such as # DL11011. Worm gear winches are great for more control over the position of the load. As...
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• Is there a Separate Braking Mechanism Needed on the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch # DL11011
  
• Yes, you are correct that for the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch # DL11011, once you stop turning the handle the load on the winch will be stopped due to the worm gear function of this hand winch. For this particular, and most worm gear winches, there is not a free spool mode. To extend the the line you would turn the handle one direction, and then to retract the line you would turn the handle the opposite direction. This is due to the interaction between the handle driven worm...
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• Winch Recommendation for Lifting 700 lb Sailboat Vertically
  
• The only types of winches we can recommend for hoisting like what you are wanting to do are the worm gear winches like the # DL11011 that you referenced. This winch has more than enough capacity so it would fit and work well. For a similar winch that can use a strap instead of a wire rope you'd want the part # DL11004 with the strap part # DL24242 and you'd be set.
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• Will The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish 900 lbs Work To Raise 70 lb 16 Foot Canoe?
  
• The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, Single Speed - 900 lbs., # DL15002, will meet and exceed your needs for lifting capacity. You can use a good quality synthetic rope instead of a wire cable if you like as long as it fits the manufacturers recommendation. In this case, the capacity of the winch is rated on using a 40 foot long 3/16 inch cable. If you want to have a more controlled load, you may be interested in the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch with Hex Drive...
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• Can Winch Strap Be Used On Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch # DL11011
  
• The Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch with Hex Drive Handle # DL11011 referenced in your question is designed specifically for use with a cable like # DL24100. A strap cannot be used with this particular model winch. For a similar style, worm gear hand winch that is designed to be used with a strap, I recommend the Dutton Lainson # DL11002. This has a slightly larger capacity of 2,000 pounds when compared to the model you were looking at and can be used with the winch strap # DL24242....
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• Winch & Cable for Use to Raise and Lower Dust Collector
  
• The Dutton Lainson worm gear hand winch # DL11004 is a good choice for your specific application but since you need a 25-foot strap or cable I suggest instead their similar 1500-lbs-rated worm gear winch # DL11011. This winch is rated with plenty of capacity for your needs and it also has the drill-drive option. It can be fitted with a 25-foot cable # DL24100.
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• Floor Mount Winch Needed to Pull Powered Parachute Airplane Into Enclosed Trailer
  
• We have exactly what you are looking for! The Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch # DL11004 has a hex drive topwind handle that you can operate by hand while it sits on the floor of your trailer or with a drill and a 5/8" socket. I recommend using the drill since the worm gear operates really slow. It takes 40 turns of the handles for 1 rotation of the drum. This winch is rated for 2,000 lbs so it will easily be able to pull your powered parachute airplane into your enclosed trailer....
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• Winch to Use for Vertical Lifting Application
  
• ProGrip XRT Rope Lock Tie-Down # 317-404400 is intended for use to secure cargo items. It is not really intended for use as a hoist to lift and hold heavy items overhead. Although four of these would have plenty of weight capacity it might be tough to operate all of them at once. A safer and better solution is a worm gear winch like # DL11011 which is designed for vertical lifting applications. With it you can use 25-foot cable # DL24100 for a 1400-lb lifting system that will hold the...
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