Sheave source?

[Carlsboats]

Need to replace the halyard sheave in a 26' wooden spar, and can't find anything in my catalogs that come close to fitting. Anybody know where to look for a sheave scored for 3/8" rope; sheave to be 1/2" thick and 3 1/2" dia. ? Old axle was 1/2", but we could bush that hole to smaller diameter if new sheave had smaller home. A 3/8" axle would be plenty strong. Would not go below 1/4" though, as axle might have to hold the weight of a man going aloft in a bosn's chair.

[Carlsboats]

Need to replace the halyard sheave in a 26' wooden spar, and can't find anything in my catalogs that come close to fitting. Anybody know where to look for a sheave scored for 3/8" rope; sheave to be 1/2" thick and 3 1/2" dia. ? Old axle was 1/2", but we could bush that hole to smaller diameter if new sheave had smaller home. A 3/8" axle would be plenty strong. Would not go below 1/4" though, as axle might have to hold the weight of a man going aloft in a bosn's chair.

[Carlsboats]

Need to replace the halyard sheave in a 26' wooden spar, and can't find anything in my catalogs that come close to fitting. Anybody know where to look for a sheave scored for 3/8" rope; sheave to be 1/2" thick and 3 1/2" dia. ? Old axle was 1/2", but we could bush that hole to smaller diameter if new sheave had smaller home. A 3/8" axle would be plenty strong. Would not go below 1/4" though, as axle might have to hold the weight of a man going aloft in a bosn's chair.

[Tristan]

Turn one out of lignum vitae or such? Or turn one from a piece of bronze?

[Tristan]

Turn one out of lignum vitae or such? Or turn one from a piece of bronze?

[Tristan]

Turn one out of lignum vitae or such? Or turn one from a piece of bronze?

[StevenBauer]

Duckworks has some that might fit: http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/sheaves/index.htm

Or I could make you one out of Ipe:



Steven

[StevenBauer]

Duckworks has some that might fit: http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/sheaves/index.htm

Or I could make you one out of Ipe:



Steven

[StevenBauer]

Duckworks has some that might fit: http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/sheaves/index.htm

Or I could make you one out of Ipe:



Steven

[JimConlin]

Have a look at http://www.mcmaster.com/
Search for sheaves or see catalog page 1286.

[JimConlin]

Have a look at http://www.mcmaster.com/
Search for sheaves or see catalog page 1286.

[JimConlin]

Have a look at http://www.mcmaster.com/
Search for sheaves or see catalog page 1286.

[Tom M.]

http://www.zephyrwerks.com/

[Tom M.]

http://www.zephyrwerks.com/

[Tom M.]

http://www.zephyrwerks.com/

[Paul Stohlman]

Ditto Zephyrwerks, perfect work, quick turnaround, custom sizes...he understands boats and sailing. Tell him I (we) sent you.

[Paul Stohlman]

Ditto Zephyrwerks, perfect work, quick turnaround, custom sizes...he understands boats and sailing. Tell him I (we) sent you.

[Paul Stohlman]

Ditto Zephyrwerks, perfect work, quick turnaround, custom sizes...he understands boats and sailing. Tell him I (we) sent you.

[JimConlin]

Excellent! I've put 'em on the list.

[JimConlin]

Excellent! I've put 'em on the list.

[JimConlin]

Excellent! I've put 'em on the list.

[Carlsboats]

Thanks for the leads. I'll run them down.
Sad to say, I do not have a lathe, so cannot spin one up myself.
Will impose on Steve Bauer's kind offer only
as last resort, as am pretty sure he does not
need any more projects at this time.

[Carlsboats]

Thanks for the leads. I'll run them down.
Sad to say, I do not have a lathe, so cannot spin one up myself.
Will impose on Steve Bauer's kind offer only
as last resort, as am pretty sure he does not
need any more projects at this time.

[Carlsboats]

Thanks for the leads. I'll run them down.
Sad to say, I do not have a lathe, so cannot spin one up myself.
Will impose on Steve Bauer's kind offer only
as last resort, as am pretty sure he does not
need any more projects at this time.

[Don Z.]

And this brings up an interesting question.

I also do not have a lathe, but I'm considering purchasing one in order to turn sheeves. At one point in my life, I had hoped on purchasing a Conover Lathe, which, in addition to its other benefits, I could chose the length between centers, and have a heavy duty, but short lathe to turn on.

Of course, the company that was manufacturing Conover Lathes has gone out of business, and Mr. Conover has said he has no intention of re-licensing his design.

So what should I look for in a lathe for this? I don't need to turn 48 inch spindles, but I can see turning three inch sheeves. Would a mini-lathe, such as is all the rage for pen turning not be hefty enough?

[Don Z.]

And this brings up an interesting question.

I also do not have a lathe, but I'm considering purchasing one in order to turn sheeves. At one point in my life, I had hoped on purchasing a Conover Lathe, which, in addition to its other benefits, I could chose the length between centers, and have a heavy duty, but short lathe to turn on.

Of course, the company that was manufacturing Conover Lathes has gone out of business, and Mr. Conover has said he has no intention of re-licensing his design.

So what should I look for in a lathe for this? I don't need to turn 48 inch spindles, but I can see turning three inch sheeves. Would a mini-lathe, such as is all the rage for pen turning not be hefty enough?

[Don Z.]

And this brings up an interesting question.

I also do not have a lathe, but I'm considering purchasing one in order to turn sheeves. At one point in my life, I had hoped on purchasing a Conover Lathe, which, in addition to its other benefits, I could chose the length between centers, and have a heavy duty, but short lathe to turn on.

Of course, the company that was manufacturing Conover Lathes has gone out of business, and Mr. Conover has said he has no intention of re-licensing his design.

So what should I look for in a lathe for this? I don't need to turn 48 inch spindles, but I can see turning three inch sheeves. Would a mini-lathe, such as is all the rage for pen turning not be hefty enough?