Releasing Spool VS Releasing Sprocket

JB_CANSKATE

I'd like to do one or the other. A releasing spool seems pretty straight forward but a releasing sprocket may be even easier and would be a better set up for my winch. Anyone had any luck with setting up a good releasing sprocket? Is there any other price friendly options to make walking/swimming the rope back out a little easier?

Its only really necessary for beach winching when i'm walking 700ft of rope out every pull.

burn · Posted: Jan 27, 2010 1:06 pm Post subject:

i would go with the releasable spool. imp.

price.dan · Backside 180 Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 1404 City: Regina

to make a releasing sprocket work, you would need the hub adapter w/ pin that exists on the side of a releasing spool on a sprocket instead... does anyone even make such a thing? I know through release winchin, you could buy the hub adapter w/ pin.... but there are 6 bolts that attach it to the spool and i donno if they will align.

imp i'm with burn, just drop the $200 for a releasing spool and save yourself time & a headache.

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Jan 27, 2010 4:07 pm Post subject:

Either way I would build. Anyone sell the hub adapter your talking about any more?

Couldn't i just drill the hole pattern on the sprocket too mount it? I was leaning towards releasing spool before but I'm not so sure any more...

BryceBell · Posted: Jan 27, 2010 5:33 pm Post subject:

spool would be a lot easier and would serve the same purpose. I went with the releasable spool and I couldn't be happier with it.

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

I have a releasable sproket. it works pretty well. can post pictures if you would like.

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Jan 27, 2010 6:26 pm Post subject:

BryceBell, did you make yours yourself? Where did you find the parts in Canada?

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Jan 27, 2010 6:27 pm Post subject:

daniel, yes please!

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

JB_CANSKATE, going to take them now. have them up in a few.

robsmaze · Posted: Jan 27, 2010 6:44 pm Post subject:

I've had a little ratcheting sprocket (like a bike) with an 1 1/4" threaded hub sitting in my tool box for ages. I keep meaning to buy a bigger axle and pillow blocks for it and try it out. Only problem is that its only a 32 tooth so it'll have to go on the electric winch.

integrity640 · Kickflip Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 2866 City: Ocala

the hub is not connected to the spool at all.

just drilled a hole all the way through the hub and axle then slip a bolt through when pulling and take it out when running out the line. works great.

integrity640 · Kickflip Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 2866 City: Ocala

this is daniel, had to get on my roommates computer for the SD card slot. Smash

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

I turned mine from a non-releasable to releasable for free. just took the time to drill the hole, then popped in a spare bolt I had.

used to be a pain to pull out the rope and would wear you out. now I can pull it with my pinkie. Very Happy

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:46 pm Post subject:

daniel, good call. What prevents the bolt from comming loose tho? I'd through a coder pin or something on there.

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

we were using a coder pin. but we just hand tighten a nut on the other side.

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Jan 27, 2010 8:10 pm Post subject:

alright, thanks for the photos. I'll post up some of mine when I'm done.

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

sounds good. good luck!

BryceBell · Posted: Jan 27, 2010 11:12 pm Post subject:

JB_CANSKATE, I got all of my supplies from princess auto. Made several trips there while making the winch.

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Jan 28, 2010 9:03 pm Post subject:

BryceBell, yea i got most of my stuff from there aswell. Can you post pics of your spool?

BryceBell · Posted: Jan 29, 2010 12:05 pm Post subject:

JB_CANSKATE, yeah i will take some pictures when i get home.