[Towertalk] Fwd: pulleys ???

Mike Gilmer, N2MG n2mg@eham.net
Tue, 01 Oct 2002 14:19:29 -0300


Just to be clear - my use of "home center" pulleys is for the raising 
and lowering of tower stuff (e.g. snatch and block-and-tackles) - NOT 
for permanent usage.  No doubt these "Chinese specials" would rust in 
no time if left to the weather.

N2MG wrote:
> Lowe's (not Home Depot) sells some suitable pulleys in their rope 
> section.  I have two of the larger ones that I've used with 7/16" and 
> 1/2" rope as a snatch block and/or block-and-tackle.  Around $40 
> each. They have a snap hook attached.
> 
> >I have some 3/8 inch rope=20
> > need a few strong PULLEYS for
> > tower project -   any recommendations?
> >
> > need to attach to Rohn 45