FIRST TIME WINCH BUILDER- TIPS APPRECIATED

[skewinbos]

first time building a winch. i need supplies and tips. hello

[jeff]

Call ridiculous winches. They have every part you will need. It will cost more, but buying from go kart places like most people do is hard if you don't know exactly what you need.(sprocket size, number of teeth, bearings, ect..) Ridiculous will tell you what you need. And someone on here had an ok looking frame for sale on eBay. That would be nice if you don't weld..

[texasT]

Use the search button on here cause I know I saw a YouTube video of the whole process on here a while back

[wakethecape]

New Wakeskates sells winch parts now and they're reasonably priced, or at least cheaper than ridiculous winches. http://www.newwakeskatesstore.com/winch.aspx
Or you could just buy the whole winch from them for a grand.

[skewinbos]

[texasT]

Save yourself the time hassle and buy a boodog

http://www.boodogwinches.com/

[jeff]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wake-Winch-Wakeskate-Winch-Wakeboard-Winch-Frames-/180686063725?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a11ba886d#ht_500wt_922

[robsmaze]

there's so many winches for sale out there now, from $1000 basic ones to fancy $4000 electric ones - it may be getting to the point that unless you have some major component (like a motor) to start with that's free - its just as cheap to buy one from someone...

[PrimeO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ9hahGdMgU

[skewinbos]

pockets are lookin a bit empty so im trying to scavenge

[SwissArmyKnife]

skewinbos,

www.iwinchglobal.com

[skewinbos]

where can i find a list of every piece of equipment that ill need to build the winch?????

[Frye]

skewinbos, take a deep breath, annnd relax. It is going to be really difficult for you to build a winch on your own for the first time, especially if you do not know all the parts of a winch. They are very simple.

I don't want to discourage you though because you totally can build one on your own. Do some research for yourself instead of asking on here because a lot of people who could give you advice don't know anymore than you do.

A great starting point:
RTFM

[Sagittorious]

1. Frame/Frame design
2. Motor-6.5-8hp depending on your lbs.
3. TAV or Centrifugal Clutch
4. Keyed Axle
5. Sprocket
6. Spool
7. 600-1200ft of rope
8. 2 pillow block bearings to mount axle to frame
9. Fair lead rollers or some way to guide rope into the spool
10. Don't forget hubs so you attach your sprocket and your spool to your axle
11. A chain that matches up with the teeth on your TAV/CC and sprocket
Building a winch can get pretty expensive, I started building mine in the Spring time and I'm at a stand still on it. So far I've spent over $600 and its looking like before its done I'm gonna have to spend another couple of hundred. Its a hassle if your funding it yourself and doing all the work by yourself. I can't remember the gauge of the rope that was suggested to me or the ratio I'm using on my gearing. Good luck....your gonna need it.

[skewinbos]

sagittorious: your signature perfectly explains the way i feel. But thanks for the info. got a buddy doing my frame for me after i find him a design and the rest is up to me and whoever i may know that is more informed in this area. AGAIN, thanks to all yall mofos for the info. WISH ME LUCK. EXPECT INSANE VIDEOS IN YEARS TO COME!!!

[wakethecape]

I used these forums for help when I built my winch. Even if you don't post anything there's a lot of good ideas and frame designs to use or at least start your design.
http://www.wakeboarding-winch.com/

[supermanotorious]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ9hahGdMgU