Scaler Tech: How to make a servo winch spool...
 

I started off using a old tire pressure gauge I had laying around. Cut about a .4" piece off.

Here is a link on how to turn a servo into a servo winch.:awsome:
How to make a servo winch... - WARCRC
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/IMG_8863.jpg

I also used some Hitec circle servo arms(white pieces shown), they come in the box when you buy most hitec servos.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/IMG_8840.jpg

The piece I cut off the tire pressure fits on the hitec circle arm almost perfectly.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/IMG_8835.jpg

For this type of spool, you will need to tap the gear to 3mm, so you can use a long 3mm bolt to attach your spool to the servo winch. A bit of loctte on the 3mm is advised.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/IMG_8833.jpg

Make sure you don't use too long of a bolt, you could damage the servo is the bolt is too long.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/IMG_8838.jpg

And the finished product. Just insure you tie your winch line to the side closest to the servo winch.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...s/IMG_8843.jpg




You can also use a sewing spool too, see below rbgerrish's.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...w%20Pics/s.jpg

Warpig also makes a alum spool too.
http://m.team3sixrc.com/site/classic...scalestore.htm
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...20Pics/war.jpg

Re: Scaler Tech: How to make a servo winch spool...
 

Nice DIY write-up with easily findable bits to be used.

Maybe bob1961 will post up a picture of what he had made for his home-built winch.8)

Re: Scaler Tech: How to make a servo winch spool...
 

Nice write up Justin. How have the plastic horn held up for you? The only reason I decided to make some aluminum ones is because I kept stripping the plastic ones out. BTW, I make the spools for Norm, they can be found here:

Scale Store - team3sixRC

I don't have a vendors star so don't PM me :mrgreen:

I just made a couple of custom spools for a friend of mine the other day.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...s/15ad7fe3.jpg

Re: Scaler Tech: How to make a servo winch spool...
 

Nice... lookin' good fella's!

Re: Scaler Tech: How to make a servo winch spool...
 

Thanks Tim. I like your spool better because the bigger diameter makes for faster winching. I have ran this spool in the ford for a while now and no issues. I am sure it has it limits, but your spool is bullet proof!

Re: Scaler Tech: How to make a servo winch spool...
 

I must be missing the phone number or contact information in the link?
Love to have the product!

:)
Mitch