Game Hoist

[scotty]

How much are you selling them for?

[Snakelover]

Scotty, my original intent was only to share some ideas for a gambrel and swivel lock that do-it-yourselfers can incorporate into their designs. Wasn't trying to turn it into a sales pitch in the wrong forum. I just posted a thread in the classifieds section.

[scotty]

OK Thanks, I'll go check.

[SupaSlam]

Square tubing thickness

My brother and I are wanting to build one of the receiver hoists. I noticed where one of you used 1/4" thick square tubing. My question is, how much weaker would it be to use 3/16" tubing. Has anybody here built one using 3/16" tubing and if so, how much will it hoist?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thx in advance,
SS

[Dale Moser]

I think we used 3/16" wall on the two I built....

[meshmover67]

i dont know i field dress mine then place them in the truck but whatever

[bobo]

Mine is constructed with 3/16. It will hold a white-tail no problem I even put up to 350lbs of water that did start stressing it a bit (See Pic). If I was to put a hog on there and start pulling the hide it would probably collapse.

However if you put a strap from the top of it down to the tie downs in the bed of the truck you can probably out lift the winch itself.

I'd say use 3/16 and work from there with the straps if need be.

[SupaSlam]

Good information bobo.......I appreciate it!

SS

[Dale Moser]

Too much good info here not to go TTT.

[Dale Moser]

Top for Big 8.

[txtimetravler]

gettoing the materials together to build something.


TTT for more pics and info.

[zcole04]

Here is an A Frame Style that I built for our ranch.

[Reaper]

i like the beer holder Dale

[philafal]

Here's one not built yet but in my head. It's combination game hoist/feeder filler. Please excuse the poor Cad program (Paint) and everything is sure not in proportion or even close to scale but yall get the idea. Also feel free to throw any suggestions my way.

My feeders are fairly tall and right now I stand on the bed rail and closed tailgate and can barely get the sack over.

I have a turn over gooseneck hitch so I figured to drop the ladder end into it to help stabilize it. Then pin it where it meets the platform.
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Here's a back view and I have two vertical pieces with drop down legs to add further stability.
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Over kill?

I bet you have a ford..

[major_74]

these all look really good