Check out this pup. We took an old snowblower transmission and mounted it to a 11 7/8" beam. Since we had no budget for this project we made the rope using Grandpa Baldwin’s rope making machine. Used an old lawnmower tire for the bottom pulley and we were in business. It is a little slow but we can change the gear ratio as needed. This is just a prototype, but works pretty slick. Next step is to make a rope as long as our lane and the kids can have a free ride to the bus stop.
Comments:
michelle said…
That there is a classic-I don’t know anyone with their own rope tow! Way to be you! I love how you guys have fun.
Sunday, January 17, 2010 9:11:50 PM
Scott said…
You crack me up. That is awesome.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 8:19:16 AM