Got schooled on a big job at the Ford plant in Louisville last month

We were setting a big steam drum and the old foreman, Mike, saw me about to use a regular come-along on a tricky angle. He stopped me, grabbed a 2-ton ratchet lever hoist from his truck, and showed me how the flat pull keeps everything from walking. I've used that trick on three jobs since and it's saved me a ton of headache. Anyone else have a simple tool swap that made a huge difference on a rig?

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zaranelson1d agoMost Upvoted

Honestly, swapping out a regular pry bar for a proper spud wrench when aligning bolt holes is another game changer like that.

sandragrant1d ago

Yeah, that spud wrench trick... it's all about the right tool letting you feel the work instead of just forcing it.

adam4141d ago

Ever try a nylon strap instead of a chain binder for soft loads? Like @zaranelson said, sometimes the right tool just clicks.