10-07-2014, 09:55 AM
I'm not that familiar with the Walthers crane, but I would assume that the "Thread" you speak of is literally "sewing thread", and has a lot of "fuzz".
Two things then: 1- If the hook doesn't have a separate sheave, but has one that is part of the single casting, try polishing the "line surface" of the sheave, with a larger thread " loaded" with something like "Softscrub", or an abrasive cleaner like "Comet".
This will help the thread move more easily across the sheave's surface.
2- If there is a medical supply house near you, see if you can purchase some 000 surgical suture. It's a silk braid, and would slip better than thread.
An alternate to all that would be to find a metal casting of the hook ( weight), drill out the area where the hook sheave would be, and install an actual sheave. The combination of the added weight/more flexible suture/rotating sheave, should vastly improve the look and function of the crane.
Two things then: 1- If the hook doesn't have a separate sheave, but has one that is part of the single casting, try polishing the "line surface" of the sheave, with a larger thread " loaded" with something like "Softscrub", or an abrasive cleaner like "Comet".
This will help the thread move more easily across the sheave's surface.
2- If there is a medical supply house near you, see if you can purchase some 000 surgical suture. It's a silk braid, and would slip better than thread.
An alternate to all that would be to find a metal casting of the hook ( weight), drill out the area where the hook sheave would be, and install an actual sheave. The combination of the added weight/more flexible suture/rotating sheave, should vastly improve the look and function of the crane.
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!