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Unread 15-12-2011, 21:07
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Re: Looking for a pulley

As mentioned in the first post, I checked all the traditional sources already. Also, I was looking for a totally stock solution, with no boring or broaching needed.

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
I work on old lathes, and one trick for unobtanium multi-sheave pulleys is to get what you need as single pulleys (which are plentiful in whatever size you need) and just mount them all on the same shaft, trimming the hub(s) if necessary. Push comes to shove, you can even pin them together if necessary.
I'll be honest, that never actually crossed my mind. Too many things on the brain I guess. I may do just that. It's for a milling machine.
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