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Cone Pulleys
« on: July 13, 2025, 05:08:35 pm »
Aside from machining them from scratch, is there somewhere to purchase cone pulleys, also known as step pulleys?
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Re: Cone Pulleys
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2025, 11:43:48 am »
Meccano has 3 step pulleys, reproductions are also available, if you have a lathe you can buy quite a bit of brass for the cost of a pair ready made.
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Re: Cone Pulleys
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2025, 09:29:22 pm »
Quote from: pwalchak on July 13, 2025, 05:08:35 pm
Aside from machining them from scratch, is there somewhere to purchase cone pulleys, also known as step pulleys?
What are you wanting them to fit ?
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Re: Cone Pulleys
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2025, 10:21:42 pm »
Hi Bruce,

I'd like to fit them on Jensens for sure.  Down the road perhaps Empire, Mamod, or Fleischman.  I also want to create a two- or three-stage speed reduction accessory not unlike the one Empire used to make.

I have a good drill press so I can bore things out a bit if a larger shaft is needed.

Thanks,

Paul
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Re: Cone Pulleys
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2025, 03:18:56 pm »
Hi Paul,

Bruce is the best person to work with on these.
Prices fair, machine work excellent.

Gil
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Re: Cone Pulleys
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2025, 05:46:23 pm »
Thanks Gil.  He comes across to me like that, from watching his YouTube videos.  You're a pretty smart guy yourself!
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Re: Cone Pulleys
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2025, 06:32:33 pm »
Get Bruce to hob the pulleys for you when he makes them -



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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2025, 03:23:49 pm »
I think these may be Meccano . I got them off of Ebay some time ago .
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Re: Cone Pulleys
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2025, 05:46:45 pm »
Thanks everyone!

D E Jones -- those are beautiful!
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