On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:28:44 +0000, Cicero wrote:
Have you considered using an old Singer sewing machine foot treadle? You
can usually find old sewing machine stands quite cheaply which incorporate a
foot treadle. They usually drive the machine via a round leather belt. You
might be able to cannibalise or copy.

Cic.

Yeah, I have considered it but I'm not sure it would be up to the job. The
flywheel I am hoping to turn with it is 80cm in diameter made from three
(or more) sheets of ply. There is also the problem of expense unless
someone has one going for free...

Graham

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