whilst in france I see a french driver with a correct fitting and designed ratchet bar to give him extra leverage to tighten his straps I cant find one over here any ideas I ve looked at various web sites help please
why not make one yourself, it’s simple, all you need is small box section, a grinder, a welder, a tin of paint
scotstrucker:
why not make one yourself, it’s simple, all you need is small box section, a grinder, a welder, a tin of paint
A bit of broken chep pallet works just as well 
Regards,
Nick
I believe it’s generally not considered to be a good idea to tighten ratchet straps with a lever as it makes them prone to snapping.
Are you all weak 
You dont wanna be putting too much tension on straps as they will break. 
we always used to carry a small crow bar that did the job on loads that needed extra tension on the straps !
Harry Monk:
I believe it’s generally not considered to be a good idea to tighten ratchet straps with a lever as it makes them prone to snapping.
The handle on a ratchet is considered more than enough leverage, using an extra lever may weaken the device.
Wheel Nut:
Harry Monk:
I believe it’s generally not considered to be a good idea to tighten ratchet straps with a lever as it makes them prone to snapping.The handle on a ratchet is considered more than enough leverage, using an extra lever may weaken the device.
also a good chance of damageing the product.
well there are certain loads specificlly sheet materials that need extra tension and without it the load will move.
specialbru:
well there are certain loads specificlly sheet materials that need extra tension and without it the load will move.
And for those you buy the proper tensioners for the job. They are designed to be used as they are manufactured.
To get extra purchase you can use the loose strap through the handle and pull harder.
Harry Monk:
I believe it’s generally not considered to be a good idea to tighten ratchet straps with a lever as it makes them prone to snapping.
The load security course our boss sent us on said you should never use any kind of bar or whatever when tightening ratchet straps,it puts excessive tension on the ratchet which could break.
We actually have some ratchets that wind up the other way round,you pull them down to tighten them,rather than having to struggle to push them up.
Here,s what I use effective and cheap
Just used the standard short ratchet on car transporters for years, more than enough pressure from the ratchet alone.
If it needs extensions etc for a load likely to move maybe it would be better to use chains instead and a 4 ft scaffold pipe for leverage.
Too much coffee and not enough porridge and shredded wheat in your bellies of a morning… 
I think when you need extra help to tighten a ratchet strap its time for a change of career, unless of course you are a woman then it is acceptable.
bubsy06:
:lol:
I think when you need extra help to tighten a ratchet strap its time for a change of career, unless of course you are a woman then it is acceptable.
Can,t argue about the change of career thing, if only , and I aint female, but obviously not as butch, strong, and manly as you busby, but hey who knows…maybe one day 
, I wait in hope.
robroy:
bubsy06:
:lol:
I think when you need extra help to tighten a ratchet strap its time for a change of career, unless of course you are a woman then it is acceptable.Can,t argue about the change of career thing, if only
Poor eyesight as well I see
bubsy06:
robroy:
bubsy06:
:lol:
I think when you need extra help to tighten a ratchet strap its time for a change of career, unless of course you are a woman then it is acceptable.Can,t argue about the change of career thing, if only
Poor eyesight as well I see
Got to admit my eyesight aint as good as it was, and I do hate to bite 
, but how do you know exactly, are you a secret admirer or something?
robroy:
bubsy06:
robroy:
bubsy06:
:lol:
I think when you need extra help to tighten a ratchet strap its time for a change of career, unless of course you are a woman then it is acceptable.Can,t argue about the change of career thing, if only
Poor eyesight as well I see
Got to admit my eyesight aint as good as it was, and I do hate to bite
You could say that but you have admitted to needing extra help im sorrry but thats not the type of guy I am looking for
KW:
We actually have some ratchets that wind up the other way round,you pull them down to tighten them,rather than having to struggle to push them up.
These are the so called "Schwerlast Ratschen " (Heavy Duty Ratchets) that the German plod are keen to see these days as opposed to the smaller ratchets that are harder to tension to the same degree, due to having to push up to tension.