How to build a winch

[Don Mackay]

Are there any plans, or articles, available on how to build and use a winch. I've heard that older Ford starter motors are commonly used. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Don

[Jack Hyde]

See:
www.SUPERSKEG.com
He has all the info you need on this site. He sells a good kit at a reasonable price.
Jack

[Terry Lyttle]

Didn't we just go throughthis a month ago? Doesn't the Search function any more?:p

[Don Mackay]

Hey Jack,
Thanks for the information, I keep building bigger sailplanes, and want a better launch than my current hi start.
Don

[Jack Hyde]

Laser Arts sells plans for a sailplane winch. See:
http://members.aol.com/laserartco/page13.html
McCann's winch is very good. I used one for a year that belonged to a friend. Then I got my own 2 years ago and am very happy with it. Winches are more forgiving than histarts - you can stop the pulling at any time things aren't going the way you want . like a strong scary veer, then resume if and when things come under control.

[Don Mackay]

Jack,
Thanks for the web site address, its just what I was looking for. My brother is a machinist, and I have a line on the starter motor, so I'll fabricate one and save a few bucks.
Don

[Jack Hyde]

I just ran across another winch site. Probably not what you want but more on what is out there.
http://hometown.aol.com/botkindesigns
Jack

[Jack Hyde]

This guy, the Winchdoc, is the guru of model sailplane winches. Lots of info.
http://www.monkeytumble.com/winchdoc/