Block and Tackle - Pulleys

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Published on August 5, 2011
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This project began when my son chose to investigate block and tackle for his 1st grade science fair project. I was going to zip down to the local Home Depot and buy the supplies, but then thought, “I should just print em!”. I iterated the design a couple of times before I printed the first full assembly. Then printed 3 more full assemblies. Works great! You will see that there are two types of sheaves, a single and double. The double actually should have been two separate thin sheaves next to each other within the pulley plates. The rope had very little friction, so I don't think much advantage was lost. Wooden dowels (1/4”) were used to hold the hooks, eyes and sheaves between the side plates. You can decide whether to use a hook or eye on each end.

Instructions

Print the parts and assemble according to the drawing. Light filing/sanding will be required to optimize the fit of the dowels. Initially, I didn't use the #2 wood screws, the assembly snapped together. Later, I added the wood screws. Pre-drill the ends of the wooden dowels and don't stab the sh*t out of your finger (like I did) when you screw in the fasteners. Refer to the pictures, route rope, lift something! I used 1/8” diameter nylon rope.
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I printed all stl files but have a remark:

Please have the sheave-1 made single but half thick.

You will never (cannot) use the pulleys in this way. In use they will turn indepent with different speeds.

wim

Can you give us the snapped together version too? Was there any disadvantage to doing it that way?

I'm curious if you've tested out the strength of the system, how much weight can it bear? Great project!

I'm making this thing now, so i'll let you guys know. But im thinking that the hooks will be the weakest point. I may print it in 100% infill.

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