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Using the Portable Winch

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Reloader, Jan 6, 2026.

  1. Reloader

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    Working in the rain with a bad cold a few years back.




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    Neat video. I've been toying with the idea of buying one of those skidding cones, but they are proud of them. Guess the bulk drives up the shipping costs too. Just today I was eyeing a 60-gallon pickle barrel, wondering if I could heat one end of it enough to get a slight cone out of it... :D
     
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    I too have pondered if one could be homemade......
     
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    There are some different videos on YouTube, one which looks very simple to make and some that would take some more time and materials.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/aJy--2HbUpY?si=jdwUxyYI7FXKCBCt


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