Pulley Blocks

Started by cenbeth
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#8

Pulley Blocks

Very nice work Hammer, will have to try that myself
Roger
#7

Pulley Blocks

Just don't rush, just take your time. YES I have managed to post the photos.
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#6

Pulley Blocks

Thank you very much for your time and trouble, it is much appreciated. I will try out your method this weekend.
#5

Pulley Blocks

Double or triple blocks are made the same only thinner wood or metal for the dividing pieces. if the metal centre piece is left longer it can be shaped into a hook or eye. Alternatively if a suitable size tube can be found a sixteenth cut off placed over the block & a small nail squeeze in between with pliers, with draw the nail & you will have a fixing eye. I hope this is clear as the site is still blocking me photos.
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#4

Pulley Blocks

I have been in the workshop taken some photos. Unfortunately something is blocking popups from my own computer very strange. So for now I will try to explain in words not my best subject.
First I cut a strip of wood the thickness & with of one side of the block about 12inches long. Cut this in half for two 6 inch pieces. Next a strip the with of the block & touch thicker than the pulley to be used, about 4inches long. I make my own pulleys out of brass on the lathe. On very small blocks I may only use a nail (fixed) for a pulley. Cut the 4inch length into half inch pieces. Lay one of the 6inch pieces flat on the work surface glue a half inch on top at one end. Measure the diameter of the pulley plus the cord & allow a little more for clearance. Then glue another half inch piece on, continue until the end. Glue the other 6inch piece on top & weight down till set.
Then shape as much of the end block as possible using a file & sandpaper. Fit the pulley before parting off, then start on the next.
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#2

Pulley Blocks

I will go in the workshop tomorrow & take some photos on my methods.
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#1

Pulley Blocks

HI All,
Do any of you have any suggestions as to how I can make some 1:12 scale pulley blocks, preferably easy! I have thought of buying some, and this Is still an option, but I would like to give It a try.
All the best
Cenbeth

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