How To Use A Ratchet Strap

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8 жыл бұрын

Learn how to use a ratchet strap (or ratcheting tie-down).
Includes tutorial on how to daisy chain the strap for easy storage and transport without tangling with itself or your other gear!

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@dank4263 4 жыл бұрын

From the mountains of Colombia, I greet you my friend. This is by far the best video about ratchet straps.. Very informative and straight to the point. Gracias amigo.

@TomWylie 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias, Dan K! You have no idea how encouraged I am by your comment. It's exciting to hear that this little video found its way to such a distant location and that you found it helpful. All the best to you, my friend! :)

@Striider2 4 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with ApocalisseXXX. I've viewed multiple videos on this topic, and this is by far the best of all those I viewed. Thank you, Tom

@surfinwaves4769 Жыл бұрын

@@TomWylie greetings from DownUnder - great video thanks

@cardiacjunkie Жыл бұрын

I was just coming here to say that. By far, he showed exactly how to thread the strap to start off and didn't have me trying to guess what he was talking about. I don't know why threading a strap has been so challenging and I have gotten really frustrated with myself. Thank you, for doing this video.

@cdgregOG 3 жыл бұрын

Thank god, I finally know how to use the ratcheting straps I have had for years. I have avoided using them out of frustration lol. THANK YOU

@TomWylie 3 жыл бұрын

Haha you're welcome!

@cdgregOG 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomWylie successfully picked up and safely drove home a 12ft counter top this morning thanks to your video. Thanks again!!!

@TomWylie 3 жыл бұрын

Greg B. Great! That's awesome, good job!

@GoodRedBlackRatio 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU. I watched 3 other videos before this on how to use a ratchet strap - and they all just said hit the release button. Could not figure out why my strap wasn't releasing, I thought mine was broken!! Thank you for explaining every little thing, I was so confused! You're amazing!

@npast1 4 жыл бұрын

By far the clearest explanation on how to use them. Most people do't show it at the right angle or skip over the steps that seem obvious to them but not to me. For example, some videos showed wrapping the strap through the top opening, some through the bottom, and in many videos that part was quickly skipped, blocked by hands or blurred. You not only clearly showed to wrap the strap through the top opening, but also explained the difference and why it is preferable to use the top opening. Same for everything else. Thank you!

@TomWylie 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate this feedback! Glad you found it helpful. :)

@buttermilkbaysoap9416 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Daisey chain tip. No more frustrating mess. Thank you

@TomWylie Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful.

@sunshinesideofdarkside 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being straight to the point. Close up angles help me see so I'm glad you turned the ratchet and strap towards the camera.

@dimefever1006 5 жыл бұрын

Best explanation I've seen...these things are confusing for a first time user.

@vip-design 7 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely best video what i found on youtube about ratchet straps. Clearly and slowly explained well done, thanks!

@TomWylie 7 жыл бұрын

VIP-Design thanks!

@piping9525 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos on how to use the ratchet. Very well explained and showing how to use it clearly with the video showing the different angles is great. Thank you!

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.

@H.pylori 7 жыл бұрын

After looking at other videos I was still confused as to how to do this. Your demonstration broke it down to the basics and made the process easy to understand. A big THANK YOU!

@TomWylie 7 жыл бұрын

+r g that's awesome! Thanks for the feedback. I'm so glad you found it helpful :)

@jW-xz7sr 4 жыл бұрын

So after 30 years doing it all wrong. I feel like a idiot and have been showing everyone that cares how to use this method. It feels good to do things right and understand the difference. Thanks for the lesson.

@TomWylie 4 жыл бұрын

Hey we all learn from each other. Glad this was helpful, and thanks for sharing it!

@UberKrispy 4 жыл бұрын

Damn this video was good. Thos ratchet straps have tormented me all my life. Now they will do as I tell them to.

@TomWylie 4 жыл бұрын

Haha that's awesome, thanks Rodney! 😆👍

@dorothygrissom1846 5 жыл бұрын

BEST video on ratchet straps I found on KZfaq! Thank you!!!

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dorothy! I appreciate it. Glad it helped!

@MangaMark 7 жыл бұрын

My brother gave me an old ratchet strap a while back. It doesn't have a fancy label that says "release" or anything. So the other day when I had the opportunity to use it, I couldn't figure out how to release it. Now I know, and added my own labels. Also I like the daisy-chain storage method. Thanks for the great video!

@TomWylie 7 жыл бұрын

Mark Adams awesome! Glad it was helpful!

@topenddean 5 жыл бұрын

For me the best part started at 7:50 Dealing with the excess strap after tying down the load and for storage. That is how we stowed the excess when we loaded our munitions trailers. It had been a few decades since I used that trick and I needed a little refresher. Great job. That works on the big straps too, like the ones we used.

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks awesome, thanks! Yes that's what I've started doing more recently with the big straps too. :)

@roncar1761 4 жыл бұрын

I have to agreed with you. Once you have done it a few times you wished you knew about this trick earlier! 👍👍👍

@753donna 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, first time Iv seen that...I agree.

@paulcuneo2519 6 жыл бұрын

Best video I've found to show the proper threading of the ratchet.

@TomWylie 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Paul!

@arciefan 4 жыл бұрын

I keep this video saved to refresh myself on , because it's the best. Thanks!

@TomWylie 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! That's really encouraging to hear. I'm glad it's helpful!

@Halscamp 6 жыл бұрын

The storage compartment under the back seat of my truck and the hanging straps in my enclosed trailer will never be the same now that I saw this. Well done & thanks for taking the time to clearly show this, especially the storing part Halscamp

@TomWylie 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad it helped! Thanks for the comment!

@BtFuCaSh Жыл бұрын

Great video man, thank you for taking the time to explain everything

@bizcotch 5 жыл бұрын

Best ratchet tie down video. Detailed yet simple and to the point. Nice 4Runner 👍

@carpenc1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No one else REALLY shows you everything and succinctly.

@chamochapin 7 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. I just picked up a folding cargo basket, and some of these ratchets and the fact that your video had no fancy editing made it enjoyable to watch until the end. Thanks.

@TomWylie 7 жыл бұрын

ChamoChapin awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

@jenngutowski4389 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh you saved me today!!!!! Great instructions thank you 🙏🏻

@TomWylie 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks Jenn

@brothareality6449 4 жыл бұрын

This man taught me how to PROPERLY assemble a Snap-loc ratchet.

@gregruddell7358 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. You made this very clear with the added tip of how to un jam the strap when there are lots of windings. Also, the proper feed of the strap back into that slot in the handle is something I never did. So much easier to work with now. These things are amazing once you know exactly how they have to be used.

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Greg! Your feedback means a lot to me, and I'm really glad the video was helpful!

@hvac9718 4 жыл бұрын

Only video I was able to understand to do it correctly. Thanks!

@holybritches 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very easy to follow. Thank you!

@dellmattox3867 6 жыл бұрын

I would like to say that , This was absolutely best video on youtube on how to use the ratchet strap. Thanks.

@TomWylie 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dell, I really appreciate it!

@loos3cannon410 5 жыл бұрын

Yup when logic fail you and you end up ratchet it to max then can’t release the starp 😭 thanx man really was explained well 👍🏼

@marciabrumfield1400 5 жыл бұрын

I rented a Uhaul car transport trailer and the ratchet straps were really tight and my logic only went so far. Thanks.

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

Marcia Brumfield glad to help! :)

@todddra 7 жыл бұрын

I so much appreciate a video that is done well. I know it takes lots of time and energy to make a good video. Great Job. Thanks

@TomWylie 7 жыл бұрын

Todd Dragert wow, thanks for the compliments. I really appreciate it and I'm glad the video helped!

@stevet6676 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, very complete. I am in the process of loading a POD for a move. This really helped!

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Steve T! I'm right in the middle of another move myself, and boy oh boy we've used a TON of ratchet straps. They're a super useful tool once you know their tricks. (there are a LOT more tricks I've discovered since making this video. I hope to show them in a update sometime. :)

@chelseamikex9 7 жыл бұрын

excellent vid- thanks. Been using them a long time and love the daisy chain idea.

@mikeyboy2154 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much , absolutely the best, or at least one of them. At some future date can you cover what goes wrong with cold, rust, oxidation and lack of white lithium grease etc. and also how you personally tie up the excess strap. Thanks again.

@jimf.625 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Thank you!

@firstdown80 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructions. This is exactly how I tie my boots shoe lacers.

@TomWylie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Are you saying you tie your boot laces in a daisy chain?

@firstdown80 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we use to call it “lazy chain”.

@lialeecious268 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great video thank you so much! Now I can load my van with my bed frame

@buickmonte 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect video,thank you so much!!

@alanfreedman5877 Жыл бұрын

I could not for the life of me figure out how to thread it so that the strap comes right out when you release. Thanks so much for this video.

@D3iphone 4 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful!

@dcro9903 7 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and demonstration.

@TomWylie 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Didier!

@Driftwood2211 6 жыл бұрын

A very good video on ratchet straps that answered all of my questions. If you have done other videos, I hope they are as good as this one.

@TomWylie 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rhonda Sherman! I'm glad you found this video helpful. I do have a bunch more videos on my channel. Just click on my face over there

@matteojosue8041 4 жыл бұрын

Best explaination out there..thanks!!!

@jessicanebeker7843 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help!

@truefortitude2674 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!. This was VERY helpful

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Good to hear :)

@Upaymybills Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video.

@hectorlopez7223 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!

@katyamato1347 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! You are the best!

@chelseamikex9 7 жыл бұрын

you know the old saying you cant teach and old dog new tricks- watched you video and it was excellent. I loved the "daisy chain" idea. One thing that always bugged me was after i tied down what to do with the 12 feet of tail. I have rolled, zip tied, rubber banded etc. As I was buckling up my sons kart today I thought why not continue with your idea. I took the excess tail and made the daisy chain again but around the ratchet portion going inside and out of the strapped portion. You end up with a 6 inch daisy chain around the ratchet that doesnt go anywhere and like you said when you get to the track one pull and bam its undone. Worked perfect- Thanks

@TomWylie 7 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Chelseamikex9! That's an awesome idea for daisy chaining/interweaving the tail after you've tied something down! I've always struggled with that aspect too. Just ended up making something up every time for how to wrap, gather, or tie it to something. Thanks for sharing!

@USNAVDC Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@A3Kr0n 5 жыл бұрын

Ya I went crazy that's why I'm here. This was the first video I watched on this and I don't need to watch any more. Thanks!

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Glad it helped. :)

@antonioflores3449 2 жыл бұрын

Good video.Thank you very much for your help.

@TomWylie 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad it helped.

@ecrusch 5 жыл бұрын

Man Tom, you helped me out a lot. Thank you brother.

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Eric!

@anthonysfelicier7550 Жыл бұрын

I have same cargo straps thanks for this video really helped me a lot

@alansmith5015 8 жыл бұрын

Very best tutorial to use and store a ratchet strap

@TomWylie 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan! I really appreciate it!

@matthewdante2809 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. That was a huge help!

@TomWylie 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback, I truly appreciate it.

@david37203 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you and God bless

@carolpropper2553 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY!! someone who expolains the entire MECHANISM (can't spell) GREAT JOB

@TomWylie 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Carol, glad it was helpful!

@JohnBlackCaptain 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Thank You

@zhazha123 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Man that helps me a lot

@stephendawson1254 5 жыл бұрын

Good Job! Great video

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen! Glad you liked it.

@Eger118877 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! This is very detailed. BTW that is how Essential Craftsman recommends how store long power tool cords too, to daisy chain them.

@orionc2s574 7 жыл бұрын

Best video on this!!! Thanks Bud

@TomWylie 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Orion C2S!

@violian5 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is the only video that I understood after watching it.

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

You bet, violian5! Thanks for the comment-giving understanding is my goal, so this is great to hear!

@dietervondermulbe6638 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video mate!

@TomWylie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thornwarbler 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.........Cheers mate

@shannonhieb6933 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful!

@TomWylie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I’m glad this helped!

@SuperNick090 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video !!!.....This helped me alot !!!👍👍

@TomWylie 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, that's great to hear!

@gadsden1957 4 жыл бұрын

great idea, I saw rope on a sailboat stowed like that once.

@richcarter3718 8 жыл бұрын

Nice vid - thanks

@TomWylie 8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Rich! Glad you enjoyed it.

@betoext829 8 жыл бұрын

great video I have the same ones I bought them at home Depot for only 10 buks they work great

@TomWylie 8 жыл бұрын

+Alberto Marquez thanks for the feedback! Yeah it's amazing how handy such a simple, inexpensive tool can be :)

@nelson517 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make this video!!! Instructions provided by manufacturer are so vague & useless! You also solved the problem of placing 4 ratchet straps in 1 bag without becoming a HUGE PAIN IN THE A$$ !!! A++++++++++++

@TomWylie 7 жыл бұрын

Nelson Dias haha you bet! Thanks for your kind comment! Yeah, I keep a ton of these in a zippered tool bag. So long as I daisy chain them as shown, being able to find & pull out ONLY the one I reach in there for is always a cinch! Happy ratcheting! :)

@SeanEnuks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video

@TomWylie 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! Glad it was helpful.

@joansheehan3366 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@steveherring6660 6 жыл бұрын

thanks tom.

@callmeacab1748 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You Sir * outstanding

@paulv3911 6 жыл бұрын

Great Job Tom! Thank U! I’ve been thru I don’t know how many straps bcuz I’ve been using these Soo Wrong that I’d hafta cut them off when I was done - Crazy I know! Thanks Bud

@TomWylie 6 жыл бұрын

Haha wow, glad I could help, Paul! Thanks for the feedback-it means a lot. :)

@scotthinman66 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@ellpee43 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bro .

@tomytran91 5 жыл бұрын

best one!

@claudiamontes5337 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😀🤗

@memepr2086 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente!!! Gracias.

@zhenhuahuang1945 6 жыл бұрын

the best one

@jagjitsabarwal03 5 жыл бұрын

Gr8 videos.

@jazer3257 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the vid.

@TomWylie 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thx for the comment!

@BluDawg Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@TNTN1977 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@santoslopez5505 2 жыл бұрын

Me ayudo mucho Gracias 👍🏻👍🏻

@khristypatrick2577 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you...thank you...thank you!!!

@slickrod863 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@zuluwanga 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Thank you KZfaq

@kaseycasece1340 4 жыл бұрын

YOUNG MAN U DID THIS ASS BACKWARD FOR RATCHER STRAP

@stephendall2329 5 жыл бұрын

Same way we secured up electrical cords instead of trying to roll them up.

@strapcaddie7547 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, I have been doing that with my electrical cords for as long as I can remember, nice way to use it on straps. Hey I have a product that I thank you would like and I hope I can send you a sample of it to show off to you followers. It is designed to make using Ratchet straps as easy as opening a bag of chips. Please let me know where to send this sample and I will get one out to you asap. Thanks for your time and the great video.

@TomWylie 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan, I really like what you've got going there. Sure, I'd love to try it out. For product reviews I definitely tell it as I see it, so if I like it I'll say so, if not I'll say so too. ;) I'd be particularly interested in checking out your large 2" strap size because that's the one that takes way longer to deal with. There's almost always tons of excess strap length to secure after tying down a load. :) Unfortunately we are right in the middle of moving right now, so I don't want to give you our old address and miss out if the package arrives after our move. But our new address isn't for sure yet, so how about I let you know when I get the new address, and then you can send the sample for me to check out?

@strapcaddie7547 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, that sounds great I look forward to getting that address. I hope the move goes well. Thanks again.

@strapcaddie7547 6 жыл бұрын

TomWylie, I hope your move went well. I wanted to check in with you to see if I can send you a sample of my 2” Strap Caddie to test. Please let me know what address to send it to at dangdesigns64@yahoo.com

@TomWylie 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, wow, I'm sorry that took so long! We are finally moved (mostly) and the other day I got a chance to go set up our new PO Box. I'd love to try out your 2" Strap Caddie! You can send it to: PO Box 135 Plummer, ID 83851. I'll send this to your email address above to make sure you get it. Thanks, I can't wait to try it out! I've already started filming what I normally have to do with the loose strap ends. :)

@strapcaddie7547 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, are you open to me sending you some samples yet of my Strap Caddies. Please check out our website at the strapcaddie.com so that you can see just what the product is. Please send me your address so I can send out to you.