Thread: Tape measure anyone?
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Unread 06-02-2010, 10:53
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Re: Tape measure anyone?
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Originally Posted by JamesBrown View Post
We have strength tested a heavy duty tape measure and it was able to hold more than 175lbs. Just be careful as you decide how to connect to the tape, putting holes in the tape can severely weaken it.

-James
James,

I think Adam is proposing using the tape to deliver the hook (not to use as a winch) which sounds just fine to me.

Mike
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