Basic Pulley

I have been thinking a lot about pulleys lately, couldn't find any I wanted to print, so I modeled one of my own. It should be able to handle a fair load, but I haven't tested. I plan to use this to hang a hanging basket. You might need to scale the nut up a few% if it is too tight on the bolt. I highly recommend laying the outer body down on it's side using supports inside for the strongest print orientation along with plenty of walls and top and bottom layers, but I won't tell you how to live your life.

I included a boxy version, as well as a more rounded version I think looks prettier, both are basically the same, in terms of function, I theorize however, the pretty version isn't as strong. both serve the same function, and fit everything else exactly alike. The pretty version will also need more supports.

Print instructions

Category: Engineering Summary

I have been thinking a lot about pulleys lately, couldn't find any I wanted to print, so I modeled one of my own. It should be able to handle a fair load, but I haven't tested. I plan to use this to hang a hanging basket. You might need to scale the nut up a few% if it is too tight on the bolt. I highly recommend laying the outer body down on it's side using supports inside for the strongest print orientation along with plenty of walls and top and bottom layers, but I won't tell you how to live your life.

I included a boxy version, as well as a more rounded version I think looks prettier, both are basically the same, in terms of function, I theorize however, the pretty version isn't as strong. both serve the same function, and fit everything else exactly alike. The pretty version will also need more supports.

Print Settings

Printer Brand: Prusa

Printer: Mk2.5s

Rafts: Doesn't Matter

Supports: Yes

Resolution: 0.2

Infill: 20

Filament: Prusament I used PETG
Notes:

I don't recommend PLA if you want to use this outside