Hi Guys!
I am looking for a elevator crank for a Semi-Centenial stand (the large one next to the column). Anyone have or know of a source? After a lot of hard work, my century 7a is up and running, however visegrips don't have that "period look". Or does anyone know the diameter of the original? Maybe I can locate something similar on an old piece of machinery.
Thanks a bunch!
External diameter is 8 7/8". Thickness of the ring is 7/8" . Diameter of axle is 1 1/2". Wooden handle sticks out 2 1/2". Clearance between the inner side of the wheel and the upright is between 7/8 and 1".
Source for similar? Rusting farm machinery, Industrial sewing machine?
Maybe McMaster-Carr? www.mcmaster.comOriginally Posted by Steven Tribe
I was thinking McMaster also. Look under handwheels; there are quite a few. Or be a purist and learn how to pour metal!
Get one from McMaster, but the bore may need to be opened up or bushed to fit the shaft....pretty quick work for anybody with a metal lathe.
A handwheel from an old southbend metal lathe would be nice too (such as a handwheel from a carriage or tail stock) Used parts of those might be more common than for the old camera stand.
Thanks for the great ideas and also the detailed dimensions. McMaster-Carr looks great and they have a 3 spoke that just might work, however that sparks another question: Did the stand originally come with a 4 spoke straight hand wheel or a 4 spoke bent/s-shaped wheel? I've seen them both ways in photos. Thanks again.
Mine is a 3 spoke - s shaped wheel.
Hi Steven, do you think you could post a photo of yours with a ruler next to it for reference? I appreciate the detailed dimensions you posted earlier, just wondered if a photo would put it all together. Also the wooden handle.
As requested!
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