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  1. #1
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    Apr 2005
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    Trying to find pulleys

    So I am currently trying to find ~1" - > 1.25" OD pulleys for 1/16" cable/string. I need around 10 of them and would prefer if they would have mounted bearings or if nothing else solid instead of sintered metal.

    I have been using some cheap ones from HF but they are riding on very bad shafts and end up contributing way to much friction to the system where the rough sintered side rubs against the blocks body.

    Ideally I need a few that are surface mount and a few two pulley blocks. I can't find anything in this size range up to this point.

    The load ratings is a bit up in the air depending on what i'm able to find. I should be able to adapt the design to suit what I find.

    Open to any suggestions.

    Of course i don't have a desktop lathe or this would be done by now!
    Maybe this would be a reason to finally get one.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
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    These are the ones I used for 1/16" cable.

    [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I01BYE/ref=oss_product"]Amazon.com: For cable size to 1/8, Bore (A)=3/16 dia., Overall (C)=1" dia., Pulley, Shielded, Steel (1 Each): Industrial & Scientific[/ame]

    I got the wire clips and thimbles from Ebay.

    Regards,

    Carl
    Regards, Carl

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
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    406
    Have you considered sliding door pulleys? Here's a thread using them.

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51485
    Bob

    "Bad decisions make good stories."

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