alternative "pulley" to drive steam stuff.

steamyman · alternative "pulley" to drive steam stuff.

my dad got this from his dad ,just after World War 2, it's a thing to adjust the flaps of old aircraft- it has a groove in it- perfect for drive bands. size of wheel-just over 6cm across.
should work ok, after my dad seizes the bearing in the centre. Also, doesn't have a grub screw, so it'll go permanantly on my Wilesco lineshaft.

johnreid

It has a history to it also, makes it all the better for you to enjoy.

Mister Occlusion

That'll give you some nice speed/torque options you'd not normally have.

I might do something similar with the old flywheel off my 25, though the groove on it is rather shallow. Suppose I could chuck it in a drill press and file it a bit deeper.

steamyman

thanks. I'm planning to run my Jensen15(generator) off it.

pics of this pulley on lineshaft soon.