[SML] manual deck winch

[Jon Lagerquist]

In this specific case, that is one my my winches which was made in
house. Find a local machinist who knows their stuff and they can make
you a drum for a not small price.

Jon

On 10/5/2017 8:29 AM, Richard John Archer via Stagecraft wrote:
> Discussing in class today moving scenery with manual deck winches.   My
> usual  question came up….”Who makes these?”…
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> Does anyone actually make and sell these?  I’ve been doing this theatre
> stuff for 50 years and never really saw a commercial one ….Theatre I was
> at  in the early 80’s  did buy two from scene shop in NYC  but  more as
> surplus equipment than made for profit.    Is it just not profitable
> enough?   How about a “kit”.   I always had a hard time buying the
> grooved drum…..just wondering.  Many places still can’t afford Creative
> Conners or others now selling automation.
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> Like this ……with or without the pneumatic brake.( mechanical would do)
> ….maybe with provision for adding a motor  (90v dc pretty easy for those
> starting out.)   
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> DickA
> TD, Cornell U 
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