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Alum Pulleys

bajasam96

Alum Pulleys
July 19, 2011 04:27PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 26

Anyone ever use these?
Pullies?

I like the idea, as the first thing I need to print once I'm up and running are replacement pulleys as the ones I got in my set are nearly garbage...

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jcabrer

Re: Alum Pulleys
July 19, 2011 06:22PM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 824

Using as much in plastic parts as possible is a goal for some, but metal gears go a long way towards great looking results.

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Auzze

Re: Alum Pulleys
July 19, 2011 06:44PM

Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 241

Hi

I brougt a set from that ebay seller and WOW did it improve my prints.
No more oval holes, ended my backlash problem.

They look a bit ruff but work great, good upgrade

Auzze

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/20/2011 03:15PM by Auzze.

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ElectricMucus

Re: Alum Pulleys
July 20, 2011 12:34PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 130

Couldn't such pulleys be made using a standard 2.5D CNC Mill?

This way the parts still stay replicateable and cheap.
Prices aren't that big of a deal, but if you live in Europe you'd pay duties & extra shipping which makes this thing a whole less economic.

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rhmorrison

Re: Alum Pulleys
July 21, 2011 01:29AM

Registered: 14 years ago
Posts: 3,742

I bought a set for Mendel #2.
Took about 3 weeks to get here (Germany) but no problem.

Bob Morrison
Wörth am Rhein, Germany
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Nudel

Re: Alum Pulleys
July 23, 2011 07:42AM

Registered: 14 years ago
Posts: 689

I use them, they work great!

I'd still recommend filing a small flat (or drilling a little dent) where the set screw goes, as the screw is very short.

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brupje

Re: Alum Pulleys
July 24, 2011 10:28AM

Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 384

I ordered a few of them for mendel #2. I'll post my findings here

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