Calling all Whizbang builders- need some help!

[remadl700]

Where do I look to get a driven pulley (The big one) on the Whizbang plucker. Everyone I have seen they want over $100. Is there an appliance or specific pulley that I should be looking for. This is all I need to complete my plucker.

 

[bigredfeather]

http://whizbangplucker.blogspot.com/2010/04/you-can-get-yer-whizbang-plucker-parts.html

I had to special order mine from a local supply store and paid almost $75, so the price is fair, especially for a hard to find item.

ETA: Disclaimer - I have heard a few say it takes awhile to get parts from him. Not trying to discourage you, just telling what I have read.

 

[jaku]

I agree. Kimball's site is the only place I could find one at an even halfway decent price. Ask around, and you'll have plenty of people tell you that they are easy to find, but they are expensive and take a lot of searching. Kimball has good stuff at decent prices.

 

[lynxs1981]

A note on the pulley, most any TSC, Orscheln, or any other farm supply store will have what you need for this. The also carry suitable bearings and bearing holders. Just check out the tractor implement/equipment isle.

 

[bigredfeather]

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There weren't any at the TSC stores near me, as I checked.

 

[ray2310]

I salvaged mine and was thankful for it. Good luck.

 

[NevadaRon]

Swamp coolers have large diameter pulleys on the squirrel cage. Usually with bearings, too. Old swamp coolers can be had for next to nothing, and often the electric motors are still good, also!

 

[remadl700]

Thanks I'll look in that direction.

 

[oldsoftie]

Try here......only around $35

https://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?search=pulley&PAGELEN=20&PageNo=19

Brad

 

[remadl700]

Ordered.....done!

Thanks for the help!