This drill adapter allows you to retain the handle.  On my extremely heavy <br>
HDX-5106, the drill is not strong enough for initially raising the tower <br>
from horizontal, so the armstrong method is used.  (The arm is stronger <br>
than the drill motor!).  This worm drive winch has a bent handle.  Gear <br>
drive winches have straight handles and you may need to take the bend <br>
out of the box wrench by clamping its business end in a vise and whacking <br>
the handle a few times with a hammer. <br>
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The only parts you need are a coupling nut, a box wrench, a Ty-Rap <br>
and a socket wrench adapter for your drill. <br>
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<a href="winch_before_modification.jpg">Fulton W3000 worm drive winch on UST HDX-5106 tower before modification.<br>

<a href="loosen_retaining_nut.jpg">1.  Loosen retaining nut.<br>

<a href="remove_retaining_nut.jpg">2.  Remove retaining nut.<br>

<a href="coupling_nut.jpg">3.  Get a coupling nut at hardware store.<br>

<a href="install_coupling_nut.jpg">4.  Install coupling nut.<br>

<a href="wrenches_etc.jpg">5.  Get wrenches and adapter.<br>

<a href="tyrap_wrench_to_handle.jpg">6.  Secure box wrench to winch handle with ty-rap.<br>

<a href="wrench_to_drill_adapter_in_place.jpg">7.  Install wrench to drill adapter on coupling nut.<br>

<a href="drill_applied.jpg">8.  Fasten adapter in drill chuck and turn the winch.<br>