Posted by John Britt

Needed - a drive wheel rubber for a Randall Wheel

I use a Randall wheel that I bought over 30 years ago (ghack).  I need the rubber drivewheel that attaches to the motor. I can't find one since they stopped making the Randall years ago.  So, I'm trying to ask around in hopes of finding the part off a used Randall or maybe you know of a resource where I can find what I need. 

Barry



Let me know if you can help?


barrybern@gmail.com
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Carolanne Currier said…
A friend who has a Randall wheel says: "Ted Randall used rubber drive wheels from washing machines; if you can locate an old duffer who works on equally old washers, he'll most likely have what you need."
June 29, 2011 at 12:06 AM
John Britt said…
Thanks Carolanne. I will pass it on.
June 29, 2011 at 9:40 AM
John Britt said…
Years ago someone posted something about making one out of a rubber hocky puck. That is all I remember about it.



Hope this is useful

Fred Paget
June 29, 2011 at 9:42 AM
John Britt said…
John...

I don't know what type of drive wheel is on your friend's wheel, but McMaster-Carr sells a bazillion different types and sizes. I am sure they will have what he needs.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#drive-wheels/=cyg1dy

All the best.

...James

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June 29, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Barry Bernstein said…
Thanks all!! I haven't measured it, yet, but I think McMaster-Carr has exactly what I need. The hockey puck idea is a good one, too.
June 29, 2011 at 10:16 AM
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