build a winch??

ELC · Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 39 City: Paw Paw

is it possible or cost effective for that matter to build a winch? if so are there plans?

Sinkoumn · Posted: Oct 13, 2006 9:08 am Post subject:

Check out the forums here: http://www.winchskating.com/

Great site for what you're looking to do. Building one isn't easy by any means, but is definately do-able. Look around that site to get an idea of what is involved with building the winch. Very Happy

QNev · Posted: Oct 13, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject:

TypeRider just sent me a list of some materials. As Sinkoumn said, check out winchskating.com for some examples. Good luck

Motor –

Spool –

Frame –

Rope –
I have a very good deal on rope if you want me to hook you up with the same deal I get let me know and I’ll send you in the right direction. I can get you a 1200-foot roll of plastic coated dyneema core line (possibly glow in the dark) for around $300. If you buy one soon they will still be in stock otherwise it’ll be next spring before they can get more. The place I go with rivals straightline and accurate so I’d never go with anyone else since finding this company.

Torque Converter –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_21024_21024

Hub –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_35760_35760

Sprocket –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_35625_35625

Chain –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200139474_200139474

Pillow Block x2 –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_21987_21987

Axle –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_21285_21285

Throttle Spring Kit –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_37116_37116

Throttle Cable –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_35053_35053

Throttle Grip Kit –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_35765_35765

Brake –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_24404_24404

Brake Disc –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_24403_24403&issearch=138330

Fairlead –
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200289424_200289424

You can copy and paste the links Razz

Too lazy to do the URL thing now.

ELC · Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 39 City: Paw Paw

Man, i was thinking about building one with this old mini-bike i have, but now that i see that i have most of the things i am for sure going to. My uncle has a machine shop so he could probably make anything that i don't already own. JACKPOT!

BoarderX · Posted: Oct 31, 2006 9:56 pm Post subject:

just an FYI about that little list there... notice that torque converter is for a #40 chain.. and that chain listed is a #35 chain.. If you follow that list part for part your going to be making a return.

*shakes fist at typerider*

Thats basically the same parts list I used on ours. got some pics posted in the winching forum here.

typeRider · Criminal Joined: 02 Jun 2003 Posts: 99 City: austin

boarderx hey numnuts remember that time that winch got built and you still haven't taken me riding on it? hahah. man i still need to build mine sometime. get urself unbusy sometime and come ride on the el tige'.