You can keep your straps in good condition by using sleeves or protectors over corners and sharp or abrasive edges. I know there are rubber alternatives, but looking on Transair they seem a little more expensive (not sure if they're cheaper elsewhere, but I'm not specifically looking at that). They make a great addition to your toolbox for added safety measures when working on your vehicle, but they should also be used with other precautions in place. Most ratchet straps used in the UK have a label attached to them with information about their strength and how they can be used. On both sides, attach a garden hose clamp to each fender, with the flat part of the clamp tight against the fender without being too tight. Do not try to remove them once they are in place because they will break if you do so.

Gather the necessary supplies: two pieces of 2×4 lumber, metal corner braces, and screws. You’ll also need a saw, drill, wrench, and screwdriver. Positive fit is a way of securing a load inside a trailer or vehicle body that’s strong enough to withstand the forces likely to be exerted on it during the journey, for example a vehicle or trailer constructed to the BS EN 12642 XL standard.

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If the end is too small, do not use it on your tire and discard it. You will need a larger piece for this step.

Don't worry about the bow and stern props until the end just before the belts get dropped away from the hull.This is one of the few times when US ing a hammer on a chisel is ap-propriate. Hold the chisel along the forward vertical edge of the recess you are making, then tap it with a leather or wood mallet (not a metal hammer). Because you are cutting across the grain, the chisel will not penetrate very deeply.

Now you’re ready to chisel out the !recesses. If you’re an experienced ‘wood butcher, you’ll have your own procedures. If not, here are some suggestions: If this is not possible (for example, if it would overload an axle), you must use an additional method of securing. You could: Make sure you use enough lashings to prevent load movement under normal driving conditions. If there is a serious load shift, enforcement agencies will refer to BS EN 12195 1: 2010 Load restraining on road vehicles Safety Part 1: Calculation of securing forces when deciding if you have used enough lashings. The same holds true if you need to apply de-icers or other treatments such as washer fluid or anti-freeze when temperatures drop below freezing. Straps used in the UK usually have an STF of 350daN or lower. For some loads, you may need to use straps with an STF of 500daN or more to reduce the number of lashings required. Other information on the strapa high-friction surface with a certified coefficient of friction is used between the load and load bed