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diy hawse fairlead ?
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 3:18 pm
by Loanrangie
Has anyone made their own steel hawse fairlead for use with steel cable ?
Any reason why not to make one and buy one off the shelf ?
Nick.
hawse
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 3:26 pm
by klrevo
deinitely thought of doing this Nick, got access through dads engineering firm for cnc, lathes and machines and also probably couldve got one of the guys iv done some work experience for who do most of dads work to knock something up after looking at the prices of one out of aus, ~$115 or somewhere round there was what i was looking at buying off the shelf, but i picked up one off ebay for $32, so i guess we'll see how good it is when i get it tomorrow...
it was from extremelimitsoffroad ebay store,
dean
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 3:48 pm
by playtime 4x4
Yeah, i buoght one from some bloke on ebay as well. Did not match bolt holes and slot together so i gave it to a mate. He abused the s@$#%^& out of me cuase it didn't fit. So be aware. Decided to put the CNC mill to work and chomp some out. Should be ready in a couple of days,(other work on mill), for sale.
Dave
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 5:03 pm
by grazza
Be nice to see Dave.
I just bought one, cast iron for $95 since the roller fairlead hung really low below the TJM T15 bar I have.
I am a little worried about steel cable with this and the friction heat but have been told it will be OK.
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:26 pm
by Loanrangie
My old man has a mill and lathe so i can machine anything i need, will 10mm plate be ok to use with cable ? If i can get one for similar price off ebay it would be easier than making one i guess.
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:41 pm
by 4sum4
Loanrangie wrote:My old man has a mill and lathe so i can machine anything i need, will 10mm plate be ok to use with cable ? If i can get one for similar price off ebay it would be easier than making one i guess.
Good luck!,you need the right tool$,I got some from sky manufacturing in the USA when they first got`em $50ea, or you can get buy some elbow`s and some tube to make one
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:41 pm
by RUFF
grazza wrote:Be nice to see Dave.
I just bought one, cast iron for $95 since the roller fairlead hung really low below the TJM T15 bar I have.
I am a little worried about steel cable with this and the friction heat but have been told it will be OK.
Cast Hawse leads are the only ones suitable for steel cable. They dont get as hot and friction is not a problem. If you use steel such as mild or an alloy steel it will gaul up and heat the cable very fast.
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:09 pm
by Rhett
What about for plasma will mild be good enough?
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:17 pm
by RUFF
Rhett wrote:What about for plasma will mild be good enough?
Should be fine as long as it has no sharp edges. We run Plasma style line around tube work with no problems. the Smoother the surface the better for rope.
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:24 pm
by bradley
playtime 4x4 wrote:Yeah, i buoght one from some bloke on ebay as well. Did not match bolt holes and slot together so i gave it to a mate. He abused the s@$#%^& out of me cuase it didn't fit. So be aware. Decided to put the CNC mill to work and chomp some out. Should be ready in a couple of days,(other work on mill), for sale.
Dave
HI Dave, are these ally jobs you are making ? if so what material spec and hardness ?
I was going to make one at my work but we dont have any suitable material in stock at the moment, dunno how long i'd have to wait.
I need to replace my warn rollers because it has plasma fitted.
So, what sort of bikkies are you thinking ?
cheers Brad
diy
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:24 pm
by Webbie
Rhett wrote:What about for plasma will mild be good enough?
The HDPE ones would be the go for Plasma l think.
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:25 pm
by 80UTE
I made mine from 316 stainless steel its 25mm thick and has i large smooth radius on both side to ensure no potential for sharp edges. Its been on for 4 years now and the rope with dirt on it has lapped it real smooth now so friction is minimal as its has not worn at all. If the material is wearing that means its heating up, so that needs to be avoided.
Wally.
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:55 pm
by playtime 4x4
Sorry about the delay folks. Brad , we will use T6 structural alloy and no i have not sorted out a price yet, but want to try and keep it under 100 for forum users. I will post it in Misc. items for sale
Dave
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:30 pm
by Tiny
make a foam patern and get a few cast, there is a few people around shop that could help, it is an easy pattern
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:30 am
by LOCKEE
Genuine Warn Hawse (Cast Steel) should be avilable from your local 4wd shop for around $65. If they don't have them, tell them to call Ateco.
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:03 pm
by Rhett
