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Restored Old Pulley "Well Tickle"

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Pulleys19 of 54Pulley J.H.T. Co.  Need Help IdLouden pulley found, restored, and put to use
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    Posted 10 years ago

    Youngdudeo…
    (15 items)

    This too I picked from the old tobacco farmer I met. He liked to call them "Well tickles." A new term to me. Took some brass wire brushes and me drill to it. Used some steel wool in the hard to reach places. Finished it with some turtle wax as I don't like to paint cast iron when it's restored. Paint takes away the deep shine of the metal. Turned out pretty nice for such a rusty old pulley. Now to turn it into something....

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    Comments

    1. frisco frisco, 10 years ago
      Nice Restoration Job, and also a first time for me hearing this term "Well Tickle".
    2. Youngdudeoldstuff, 10 years ago
      Thanks! Do yourself a favor and don't try to google it without the word pulley included lol.

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