Mastodawn

Let Friction Ring.

Dear Lazyweb, I have this pulley wheel, 50mm inside diameter, 4mm groove. I need a rubber traction ring to go inside it. I cannot find anyone who will sell this to me. The ring must be flat or concave, not round like a typical...
https://jwz.org/b/yk33

Update: after only a week, Plasti-Dip has proven to be even more bullshit than Sugru.

Nonya Bidniss 3d ago

@jwz Ah, that sucks. I've always wondered.

iridescent_justien 3d ago

@jwz interesting problem. I would try mixing a friction substance, such as fine sand, polyester or nylon fibres, or similar, with metal glue, then brushing on a thick layer into the seating groove, and letting it completely dry.

@jwz Quick, non-destructive thing to try: Scotch self-fusing silicone rubber tape.

Chancerubbage 3d ago

@jwz it’s mostly meant for putting insulation on plier handles isn’t it?

@Chancerubbage What is your point, because I'm sure it's *incredibly* helpful

Chancerubbage 3d ago

Incredibly unable to figure out the problem you are meaning to solve. No ill will intended.

@Chancerubbage There is an invention called a hyperlink that one can click

Chancerubbage 3d ago

Assuming I saw your initial post of 24 days ago. So sorry to bother you. Good luck.

@Chancerubbage Don't reply without looking at the thread that is *right there*, jackass! *plonk*

@jwz do you have a workshop that repairs/maintains sailing ships/yachts in your city? Try there. These people do not do online. From my experience only plain old rubber will do. Everything else is most probably useless.

Thomas Sibley 3d ago

@jwz maybe silicone tape? https://esigrips.com/collections/rct-wrap/products/self-bonding-silicone-tape

Self-Bonding Silicone Tape

@trs Based on an earlier suggestion, I ordered some of this stuff https://sundialwire.com/products/tape-12-yard-roll-1-4-self-fusing-silicone-tape?variant=30050321039424 (apparently their last roll, since it's now sold out) and while it hasn't come off yet in one or two tests, it also doesn't seem to be providing the necessary level of friction.

TAPE: 12-yard roll 1/4" Self-Fusing Silicone Tape

Thomas Sibley 2d ago

@jwz Eh, drat. What about skateboard grip tape?

@trs Yeah that shit's really stretchy and peels right off.