A loose collection of parts migrating together... Looks like a Winch!
I set the frame and cross-wind tube together. After installing the heavy-rails and fairlead assemblies I placed the drums in the rough...
Cams are cool!
The reciprocating motion needed for cross-winding the rope onto the drums is created by cam follower bearings running on a barrel cam. ...
Frame Fabricated
The main frame was fabricated at a local welding shop... Kinda looks like it was supposed to.
Dog Clutch
The Electric Glider Winch is a 2-drum winch which needs a way to select one drum or the other - one doesn't launch two gliders at once. ...
Frame
Compared to other winches, this is a tiny frame at just L 62.14", W 41.5", & H 20.5" but there still some careful welding to do. Most...
Complete fairlead/crosswind assembly
This is the complete fairlead assembly Henry is working on now. It is contained in a 14" square steel tube. This protects the workings...
