[TowerTalk] pulley advice

[Jim Brown]

On 3/9/2021 2:12 PM, Dave Sublette wrote:
> I need to replace pulleys used to haul up 80 meter dipole ends.  I need to
> find sources for good quality pulleys, perhaps stainless steel types used
> on sailboats?
> 
> I also need a general purpose, 4 inch diameter pulley for hoisting antennas
> (big) on the tower.  Perhaps this one should be the snatch block variety?
> 
> So what are your go-to sources?

For sailing pulleys, a retailer that caters to sailors. Out here on the 
left coast, that's West Marine. For almost 15 years, I've been using CMI 
(Colorado Mountain Industries) rescue pulleys. They also make 4-in diam 
pulleys.

73, Jim K9YC