Block and Tackle with Progress Capture

Discussing Progress capture using a block and tackle system

[@aaronrussell9484]

Man I tell you, Dave has probably forgotten more than most people will ever know about this kind of stuff. Thanks!!

[@tombowen2332]

Wow. Just what I need to know. Explained completely. It took me all afternoon, but I found the guy I needed to watch. Thanks Dave.

[@MrJjd77]

Thank you for all the great information you provide here. Your videos have greatly improved how I look at things around me and this is another. Such a simple tweak that I can use not just out in the woods but around the house as well. Thank you for all you do for us providing great information. God bless.

[@davidlewis3169]

I second that!

[@goirishist]

Where can I find them pulleys?

[@terryqueen3233]

I like the idea of the prusik knot. I've never thought about that thank you so much for that presentation I will use that as I do things by myself anyway. Thanks again for the video. Stay vigilant!

[@kristopherkatsch8056]

Every time I see a new video from Dave I learn something new 👍and I know quite a bit more every time and I get new knowledge about every time 👍🫡and can’t wait for the next gathering 🎉❤

[@WoodandBricks]

This is great demonstration. It's important to mention that these are prussic minding pulleys. The squared off ends are needed to release the rope from the pulley. Just saying if someone is planning on buying pulleys to set this up. Top notch demo!! Thanks.

[@brandonerickson4100]

Excellent video and thank you! Have used every single aspect of this in construction, bushcraft and camp setup. As a fisherman and professional mariner of 30 years thank you for teaching me something new! Just never thought to use a prusik like that!🤦👍

[@SkipStevens]

What a cool application. Never a dull video on your channel sir. Thanks Dave.

[@scottanthony1616]

Dave, thanks for the educational videos, I have learned a lot from you and your instructors from the Path Finder School, I can't wait until the next video. Until then, take care, stay healthy and God bless you and your Family always,

[@pappamike6231]

Great tutorial. So many uses for this setup.

[@threeriversforge1997]

Good talk! I tell folks that you cannot be a woodsman if you don't have a copy of the Ashley Book of Knots. As a woodsman and general tinkerer around the homestead, knowing how to use rope and pulleys is not only important, but it's just plain fun. One thing Dave didn't touch on here that I think is critical is the size of the rope you use. I'm a traditionalist and prefer tarred manila, but whatever rope you choose needs to be big in diameter. You might not ever need the strength a bigger diameter allows for, but you'll always appreciate the ability to grip the stuff. Nothing in the world is worse than trying to pull a heavy load with some spindly little parachute cord or the like. Always opt for a minimum of 5/16" diameter, or 3/8". You can buy used pulleys from Arborist types. Just be very careful about buying cheap stuff from the Chicom Territories!

[@jeffreydheere4737]

Pure genius engineering. Excellent demonstration Dave.

[@dbirdez]

I knew what I was trying to do but not the correct way to proceed . You have clearly described how . So grateful for your knowledge / video -Thanks

[@philipmyers7687]

Simple yet brilliant! Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@kevindblew6822]

Excellent tips! That prusik loop is a game changer.

[@monticellocarpenter1767]

Great video Dave. I've used similar set- ups in building alot of different projects. You definitely added to my knowledge of pulleys. Thanks

[@paulwjones7893]

A very instructive and worthwhile post. Thank you.

[@triggerbunny]

Excellent video, I learned a lot in a short amount of time!

[@davidcarter8457]

This one is most helpful! Thank you Dave.

[@ManInTheWoods76]

Most valuable video I've seen in a month

[@chiptaylor1124]

Wow! Love the progress capture using the Prusik!!! Thank you, Dave.

[@tooterplumber1128]

That is a very cool system. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@allenelam6135]

Learned something new with this video. Thank you very much for the capture method.

[@spiritfox2026]

Excellent video, Great Demonstration and tip.

[@adamhunt7747]

I was just thinking I needed to understand block and tackle last night so thank you very much, excellent video..

[@keithricketts4867]

Love it brother... block and tackle is classic... nice upgrade with progress capture..!!!

[@darrellh1840]

Great information Dave…thank you!!

[@michaelmerrick5472]

That's slick. Always learning more. Thanks!

[@zaleski727]

As a lineman, we use block and tackle almost daily(we call them pee wee’s) they have a slit in the block that the fall line comes out of that pinches the rope, kind of like a cleat, that’s how you “capture your progress” a couple other tips, you can grasp all ropes with one hand and that you’d be amazed how easily you can hold a lot of weight with that friction with one hand. Also if you want extra pulling power, use one hand to pull the down line down, and the other to pull that same rope on the other end of the block up, gives you some sort of extra mechanical advantage

[@davidlewis3169]

Awesome info as always Dave

[@chrismitchell7801]

Awesome vid. I've just found your channel and the stuff you teach is fascinating. Cheers, from New Zealand.

[@mindbonker]

now THAT is a very nice piece of gear. very nice dave

[@thomashart1560]

Cool idea Dave! Thanks brother

[@toddkanhai3164]

Brilliant. I love videos like this

[@donaldgerig9515]

Hey Dave. Nice idea. Appreciate that. Don from Oregon

[@willyjilly9684]

Great video! Hope you are having a wonderful day today 💙

[@timothybrown1849]

Awesome video Dave, keep up the awesome work

[@unfi6798]

Cowabunga DC.! It's the best & simple idea. Will definitely implement it into our search & rescue procedures. Cheers mate. Hope Christmas & New Year will be kind to you & family including friends & affiliates. Cheers Cobber. Greetings from Australia.

[@rlingerfelt2019]

Really useful! Thank you Dave

[@markirish7599]

Fantastic craftsmanship 👍

[@nathancooper9932]

Great solution, thank you

[@davehumpleby3440]

Good stuff and similar to the principles of a Z-drag rope system as used in Swift Water Rescue.

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Thanks for this Dave!

[@jefflarson6373]

Thanks for the solution. I've tried hanging deer pulling with one hand and tying off with the other. I've never thought about the prusic knot.

[@glencampbell5422]

Thank you for this information.

[@captaincoconut8967]

Nice I just learned something and will be using this block and tackle system for now on

[@2apunky441]

What pulleys are you using?

[@stoneinthefield1]

Great tip. I will try it out next elk camp.

[@darinmullins4770]

This was fantastic thank you

[@brandyhouston2105]

Thanks for making the videos.

[@justphilosophy]

Great info as always. 👍🏻

[@1212CRMD]

That is going to be a gear I will kind of or almost edc. Very nice! Thank you!

[@daviddoucet2220]

Dave, you ought to put that together as a kit and sell them in you SRO store, I’d buy a couple.

[@Andrew_Erickson]

Very cool system!

[@Flashahol]

I couldn't come up with this myself, and I did try! No more fussing with the kayak, then...

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@christopherjensen1677]

where did you buy you pulleys from? Great tutorial.

[@mewhoelse3554]

Sweet rig!Thanks

[@denniscleveland669]

Very ingenious!

[@mistastabs5840]

Great stuff Dave...

[@Traderjoe]

This is genius, Dave!

[@johnblair2939]

bloody great video.

[@hanginwithbullfrog4657]

That's pretty clever Sir 🤠👍

[@stephanygates6491]

The most useful rope hack!

[@jeffprevost1575]

Awesome video!!

[@ongridself-reliantfamily1751]

As suggestion: you might try a VT or Catalyst prusik. Those knots side more easily in the one direction, and they can be released under tension for an easier release of the load.

[@rorymacintosh6691]

Very nice, thanks

[@davidcompanion814]

Great video now I need to find those.

[@TheHayabusadrew]

Ingenious

[@benterwellen]

Ty, this is very informative

[@dennisseverns4014]

You can also use a prusik to piggyback that mechanical advantage system on to another rope.

[@GRockBlues]

That was very kewl!

[@kentfreier5705]

Thanks for that one.

[@maxpayne0006]

Nicely done

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Dave

[@Shards-of-Narsil]

That's a great tip or trick.

[@matthewmahoney999]

We use the same system for pulling wire at work.

[@wesleyobrien581]

Hey Dave love the content I'm a maker and I have been building my skill set for making for 41 years and I've been working on making my own pully system from scrap and sir (yes I did daddy be upset if I didn't)thank you for the way you explained the progress capture I've my catch pad and pencil bout to catch fire by trade im a cnc / manual machinest and fabricator been thinking about a super light weight 3 - 4 wheel shackles , over kill? Or not bad if can keep the weight down

[@roundtracker]

Good to know!

[@SeanMcColgandude]

I'm gonna use this in my home brewery to hoist a fuckton of grain out of the kettle for my BIAB system. THANK YOU

[@halorail]

Thanks

[@kiltedjoe]

Genius!

[@briansaubert1188]

Genius 👍

[@jtr109]

I use the same system for cutting and pulling down trees.

[@gringo3009]

Slick!

[@kenkneram4819]

Dave. Something that would go well with this is a video on how to rig and shift a gin pole.

[@peterslabinger6221]

Nice demonstration, if you were just using a tree limb instead of a block and tackling, could you still use this braking system? It seems like it would work.

[@SimplySellers202]

If you don't want to wrap the rope between the pulleys, you can just tie and overhand knot with all 4 ropes just behind the pulley on both ends.

[@alexstrouse6333]

Hey David, where did you get your canvas bag?

[@Standswithabeer]

pretty smart.

[@outback8370]

Is there a way to release the prusic break if this system is needed to say hold a bear bag higher up

[@jessesumrall2449]

Just curious, if you have the block and tackle verticals higher than you can reach, how do you release it then?

[@DavidCanterbury]

Use the 2nd method in this video

[@budwilliams6590]

I need some of those pulleys. Where can I get them?

[@pueblo1960]

Holy cow

[@robert2b2]

Neat. Got a link for the parts?

[@slickydicky]

This would have been handy to know a couple weeks ago....

[@toddnewsom8129]

Clever. 😏

[@jr-a-cat]

Are you going to show how to do a gin pole lift to go with this ??

[@kuzinit2374]

Just saying , I think it needs Clevis pins , C hooks don’t cut it for me , that is for picking up heavy weights , other then that it is nice , I’ve been thinking about making a civil-emergency tool kit and having something like that in it

[@eternaladventure-wm5fn]

Nice! Still a lot lighter than having a chain hoist.