[TowerTalk] Good Quality Pulleys

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Bob...
 
  I have several old front wheel assemblies from various  lawn mowers/bush 
hogs that had inflatable tires. In some cases, when they went  flat/wore 
out, it was more economical to buy a complete new wheel/tire assembly  than to 
pay to fix the old tire. 
 
  Most even have a grease fitting ( zerk ) to keep them  
lubricated.....they make excellent pulleys/sheaves for ropes etc.....limited in  strength to 
whatever bracketry you design.
 
  Maybe check around some of your local places that service  commercial 
lawnmowers/tractors/bush hogs etc. for their discards. ( You can  usually 
straighten most wheels if bent to be serviceable in this application.  )
 
  Or places like Tractor Supply, Northern Tool, etc for new  wheels aren't 
that expensive. ( But free is always best  :)   )
 
  Hope this helps.
 
  Bob   _ww4t at aol.com_ (mailto:ww4t at aol.com)