That's one of the issues, JR. Better not pass on loads from the
tension of the rope against the capstan to the gearbox. Got to send
those loads - got to be through some bearings - to a structural frame
in which the gearbox is mounted, subjecting itself only to torque.

Got any ideas?

Rich Smith

JR North writes:

Note that gear drives may or may not tolerate radial loads on the
output. Better find out on yours before the project gets too far along.
JR
Dweller in the cellar


Richard Smith wrote:
Hello everyone
Capstans - have had a project in mind to make a capstan for some time
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