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Really need advice....throwing straps over high loads

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by tobiasrook, Mar 9, 2016.

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  1. Mar 9, 2016 #1
    tobiasrook

    tobiasrook Light Load Member

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    Fell off a truck few years back and destroyed my throwing arm...
    With that being said....I'm asking for advice or solution(s) to getting 4" straps over high loads..
    I did/do the rope then pull strap over and it takes so long to finish a simle job...
    Cant afford $600 for the COBRA strap thrower (yet a great idea)
    Guidance and advice is appreciated
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2016 #2
    stayinback

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    Other than climbing on top of the load (which Im sure with a bad arm is not feesable)

    Your kinda S.O.L.....Does your other arm work? become a switch hitter and you'll be fine.

    How are you Tarping....Chaining, and such?? I would think a bad arm would keep you from those tasks also
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2016 #3
    street beater

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    A extendable fiberglass painters pole, a little diy work to make a half cup to hold the roll, reach up give it a pop, over it goes.
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2016 #4
    Hurst

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    Man thats rough,.. especially with deck loads. Thats like asking how to drive a 13 spd with 1 leg. Other than the pole method mentioned,.. I honestly dont know.

    Sorry I'm of no help.

    Hurst
     
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  7. Mar 9, 2016 #5
    passingthru69

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    13 speed, it can be done.. Only need the clutch on starting and stopping
     
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  8. Mar 9, 2016 #6
    tobiasrook

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    any ideas on the DIY work to make a cup.....I'm having a creative block
     
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  9. Mar 9, 2016 #7
    peterbilt_2005

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    Try one of the dog ball throwers use some duct tape to hold it briefly then as you throw she will fly. With minimal effort.

    I posted this on another thread.

    Travel Ball Thrower Dog Toy.jpg
     
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  10. Mar 9, 2016 #8
    blairandgretchen

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    I often wondered about a simple sprung cup, to fire them over the top. Is that kinda the COBRA idea?
     
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  11. Mar 9, 2016 #9
    AModelCat

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    Crossbow?
     
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  12. Mar 9, 2016 #10
    peterbilt_2005

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    Other idea. Make a potato launcher out of a Folgers can. Use your air hose(50') apply air with ball valve. Instant dump and launch. Hell if they can launch t-shirts. I bet ya can launch a 4" roll.
     
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