Wheel for hand brake

[mike.smith]

I installed a 1" dia nylon wheel for the cable at the hand brake. That wheel is getting completely crushed. Anyone have a source for a 1" dia metal wheel? I haven't found anything locally (screen door wheels or pulleys). Online the ones I see have a rivet acting as the axle, which is too small for what it needs to be for the Sonex. Pulley wheels all seem to be a bit too big.

Thanks,
Mike Smith

[hickej]

Quick Internet search:

https://www.junctiontruevalue.com/produ ... 22951.html

I found something similar at True Value.

[techno-wizard]

How about this one from HomeDespot:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Prime-Line-Screen-Door-Rollers-with-1-in-Steel-Ball-Bearing-Wheel-B-697/203155793?MERCH=REC-_-product-3-_-203155913-_-203155793-_-N

Keith
Sonex #1598

[fjdoug]

i got a brass one from a sailing shop.
Doug.

[tonyr]

I remade the square aluminum piece out of some scrap 3/4" plate, big enough to accept a 1" aircraft cable pulley I had in my spares box.

[SNX1454]

I machined one out of 6061-t6 bar stock. worked perfectly until I decided to go with hydraulic toe brakes and Matco wheels and brakes. Much happier now. SNX1454

[mike.smith]

You guys are great! My internet search fell flat. I must not know the super secret password or something...

Mike

[fjdoug]

apparently its called a sheave!

http://www.arnoldsboatshop.com.au/saili ... ves-bronze