Pulley Blocks
Pulley Blocks
Pulley Blocks
Pulley Blocks
Pulley Blocks
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.
Pulley Blocks
Pulley Blocks
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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