Winch up tripod feeder

[red]

I cut the receiver legs to 13-14* angle and the 5/16" steel plate looked to have warped a touch from the heat welding the pulley hangers on in the center. Do the legs look far enough apart, should I increase the angle? At ground level they are 7-7.5' apart. They are 15' long putting the top 14.5' off the ground

[Huntin Addict]

I like to use at least a 20 degree angle on mine, it gives the feeder better footprint. I also make my legs two piece to allow for ease of moving it around.

[Matt_C]

If you are using a standard 23.5" diameter barrel, it may not go very high due to the angle less that 20degrees. But heck, give it a try.

[rem11shooter]

Hey Red, 14 foot legs will put a standard barrel almost head height. Really easy to mess with. I also use a 20 degree angle, leaves a nice footprint. Its alot better than climbing a ladder leg for sure! Also an 18 volt impact runs it up pretty nice.

[Wampuscat]

You can always make the top plate a little wider. The stubs don't need to be so close unless the plate is too thin. That way you can get your barrel higher without going with such long legs. I also recommend 2 piece legs. I have a tripod with solid legs and hate them. Have planned on cutting them in half for quite a while... just haven't gotten to it. Or you can look on craigslist at some feeders out of Vidor. This guy has a real good idea using a T at the top.

[Stan R]

Easy to adjsut if needed.. Looks good!

[locknload]

Quit messing around the garage and cut that grass!

[red]

alright, this look a bit better? i cut the legs off and cut 'em to a 20* angle. then also drilled a hole, welded on a nut and made a "T" handle screw to hold the legs in while standing this up. (not sure why the leg looks wavy, darn iphone camera)

[red]

Quit messing around the garage and cut that grass!

man! thats like work...i go home to screw off!

[locknload]

Well done bro...

[Huntin Addict]

MO Better!!!

[HogHunterBall]

better.....keep the pics coming

[hellbndr23]

I added rebar between the receiver legs. 3 pieces welded just above where your T handles are. It really stiffened everything up. I didnt like the give and squirm i was getting out of my top plate with a loaded feeder.

[tx07]

If you are using a standard 23.5" diameter barrel, it may not go very high due to the angle less that 20degrees. But heck, give it a try.

Yeah the motor is going to be lower then the standard feeder with legs.

[G-Man]

that is massive