Where to find treestand hardware
Whitetail Deer
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I am rehabbing a few stands and am running into trouble getting parts. So far I have just replaced cables with chains on my steel stands and I am considering replacing straps with chain also. I am running into slight issues either way though.
With regard to straps....I would like to find someone who sells the style of strap that just uses friction to hold the strap tight. Similar to an old lap belt buckle. If you are familiar with Gorilla stands, something with a buckle like they used. Here is a picture of one below:
If switching to chain I would like to find a sturdy hook with load bearing capacities similar or equivalent to 3/16" chain. I would like to find something similar to a chain repair link or a strong s hook that I could bold right to the stand. The only thing I am really finding is the S hooks for trailer safety chains.
Lastly....does anyone know where I could find this type of bushing? It is a hard plastic/acrylic that has a 5/16" ID and a 9/16" OD. It slides into the bolt holes that attach the upright portion to the platform. It is made out of the same material as the bushings/washers on the stand that are used to quieten moving parts.
strapworks.com should help you
Chip,
Ive checked their website and never seen those type straps.
They do have cam buckle straps that might work. I am not crazy about that buckle but use the same type strap on climbing sticks, so it should be fine.
Look at McMasterCarr.com, they have a nice selection of webbing and hardware. They may have the bushings as well.
Try googleing treestand parts,I ran onto a site awhile back that had all sorts of climbing and hang on parts
Napa used to sell 50' rolls of seat belt material , You can cut to length . try auto parts stores near you . I have a roll some where . in my garage ,
Thanks Bowfreak for starting this thread. I'm looking for those gorilla-type straps also and the above sources didn't have them.
X2 on mcmaster carr
why not use HD ratchet straps??
Montana Ranches's Link
Amazon is always a good place to look as well. They seem to have just about everything!
I would go to a junk yard and get some old seat belts. Strong and cheap where they let you remove your own parts.
McMasterCarr.com they have everything I order from them everyday for work . they are the best !!
steve,
They have the parts. A friend has a business that sales industrial supplies and he is going to order the parts for me on his next order. $6 for 100 of them. LOL!
Regarding the hook for the chain - bolt a couple of links of your 3/16" chain or whatever you're using to your stand (bolt through one link with a free link. Then use a chain repair link to hook from link to link. Bombproof!
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Also if you put a threaded gate link in your chain from platform to seat rails..And give yourself a few extra links....It allows you to level your platform if your tree as lean to it...Works Great..
I would still like to find a place that sells a strap with a similar mechanism to the Gorilla posted above.
XMan's Link
Here you go, all you need right here at the primalvantage shop. you can get straps, cables, etc.
Another option is to go with a tuff strap ratchet strap http://www.shopstead.com/brands/TUFF%20STRAPS , I bought a case from them last year, very high quality straps!