spalding smooth grip wire strainers

[digga]

hi has anyone used  these

 

 https://www.spaldings.co.uk/grounds-maintenance/website/grounds-maintenance/smooth-grip-wire-strainer  

 any good ? normally use hayes  got 2 sets  but got a job coming up 9 line  wires  so was  looking at getting a few sets of these  to  make the job easier . 

 

know they  wont  be up to the quality of hayes ones  cant expect them  to be for the price 

 

[premnayloon]

Never used them. How about a set of donalds, not so dear but still good value.

[huwevans]

Got a set they are ok for the money. 

if you require a few give spaldings a ring will give you a better deal.

than quoted on the web. 

[Goaty]

My first tensioner, I bought them thinking they were Hayes. Because spaldings brand others as their true craft brand Same chain size, interchangeable with Hayes. They are lighter. If it's all that was available I'd be happy enough with them. I have Hayes and the monkey grip type as well now.

[Markhibberdfencing]

I have bought similar but the boundary strainer with six mtr chains the claw units appear to be ok but the chains are not good have now disposed of the chains.Might have been Ok for diy use but not professional user

[digga]

Have 2 sets of haynes chain tensioners which use all the time lasted well. Was looking at these as more of a backup for the few line wire jobs I get. When would be handy to have more sets .cost of buying several pairs of Haynes is fairly expensive. bulk of the time only need the 2 chain strainers

[digga]

Think will get a couple of sets to try speed up the job not a big loss if there no good

[Pete at Fences Ltd]

Let us know how you get on Digga as they look the same as some looking to import from China for farmer and DIY use or very cheap Hayes, less than Spaldings.

[MikeW]

What about the strainrite ones? they are good imo

[premnayloon]

Yes Mike, but they are dear I think he is looking for a cheap set.

[digga]

yes   was just  thinking of having them for  the few times when  you need more  than  2 set of chain strainers . for line wire  jobs.  but most field fencing  i do is  stock + 2 strands of barb or plain above so use clamps and  my  2 sets of haynes i have all ready works well  if i thought the others would  get a lot of  use would defiantly  go  for  more haynes or strain rite  but be more money when most of the time would be in the shed  just coming out for the odd jobs where needed 

[MikeW]

Ah but you can never have too many tools!

[digga]

no  mike very true and thats what i will spend the savings on 

[RED STAG]

A real old tight **** once told me bye cheap by twice bye the best and pay once STRAINRITE

[digga]

tools i use all the time i buy quality as you get what you pay for i know that . but these wont get used  that often only a handfull of times i need more than  the 2 sets  i all ready  have . 

[MikeW]

Fair point but one day the two sets you have will wear out and then you will have some to replace them with and keep the worn ones for occasional use! One things for sure and that is they will never get cheaper!