Re: Flanged shaft collar?

In article <1143258443.097759.193470@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
srandm@xxxxxxxxx says...
The shaft is 1" in diameter and 2 feet long. I am carving the blades
from wood the the length of the blades is 1 foot long. At this point,
I am not driving anything. I want to put together this simple turbine
for fun and learn more about wind turbine.



Get a roller chain sprocket with the proper bore and OD large enough to
attach your blades. See McMaster p.960...
http://www.mcmaster.com/

For something a bit fancier, a taper-lock weld-on hub with attachment
points for your blades welded on...
http://www.dodge-pt.com/products/pt_components/hubs/hubs.html

Ned Simmons
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