5 minute winch spool how-to.....

[72Blazer]

Here is a fast and simple way to make a spool for your winch.All you need is:
1. plastic servo saver that fits your servo( I used one from my AX-10 kit,TLT servo saver also works)
2.dremel with a cut off wheel
3.sandpaper to clean us the cuts from the dremel
4.CA glue

First find a plastic servo saver that fits your servo,here I am using one from an AX-10 kit

Next seperate the halves.

On one half cut the litttle tab off so that it is flush.

On the other half....

Cut off the the arm and the edges of the servo including the little tab.When you are done it should look like this...

Now just CA the two halves together and let dry.Drill a small hole on the servo side of the spool to anchor your choice of line.Clean up the dremel cuts with some sand paper.Mount to your servo and there you have it...a 5 minute spool.If you need the spool smaller all you have to do sand it down to the size you need.

 

[BCCrawlerZ]

Or even easier.. .Get the little metal spools used for sewing machines and slap that on the servo.. BAM.. done..

 

[72Blazer]

Or even easier.. .Get the little metal spools used for sewing machines and slap that on the servo.. BAM.. done..

I used one of those before and didn't like it.It stuck out too far and the line snagged sometimes on the screws.To me this was easier to do and it didn't cost me anything."thumbsup"

 

[rockbound]

even easier is to use 2 of the round servo horns. press one on the servo then stack the second on on top with the flange towards the other servo for a spacer, just use a little longer screw to attach the two to the servo. just make sure you tie your string to the horn that is splined on the servo. "thumbsup"

 

[Tim_B]

Great tip! I'm sure there are plenty other ways but for a little time and an extra part, I like it. Good Job"thumbsup"

-Tim