Winders for falconers
Rutland Jumbo Reels
Some British falconers report success with the relatively inexpensive electric fence-wire reels made for farmers by Rutland Electric Fencing Co Ltd, available from argricultural engineers.
The Rutland Model 19-190B Jumbo Reel is shown here (above, right) mounted on the optional Model 19-192C "Short Mounting Post" (recommended - Rutland's "Lightweight Reel System" doesn't clamp onto the post securely enough.)
There are also: - the Model 19-190R Jumbo Side Mounted Reel with a different clamp arrangement
- two more mounting posts: Model 19-192B for Jumbo Reel (1370m long) and Model 19-192A for Lock On Reel (1170mm long)
- two smaller sized reels: Models 19-191 Post Mounting SI Reel and 19-190A Hand Mounting Reel.
- Rutland Reels can be driven by a GOOD portable electric drill using the Rutland Model 19-300 "Reel Rewinder" attachment, shown above right.
Contact Rutland Electric Fencing for a stockist near you:
Pillings Road Industrial Estate
Oakham, Rutland, UK
LE15 6QF |
22 Market Street, Brechin
Angus, Scotland
DD9 6BB |
Tel: 01572 722558 & 722455
Fax: 01572 757614
e-mail: refcosales.a@ukonline.co.uk |
Tel & fax: 01356 624109 |
Chris Finn
- developed at the Welsh Hawking Centre by falconers for falconers
These are no longer available here in the UK, but may be available in America soon, if not already
Durable nylon-framed winches with aluminum hubs
- Hand built on a part-time basis.
- Work best with 24 volt battery drills (no pulley or gearing).
Chris now resides in California, where he will continue making reels. The last I heard was that once production is under way a new version will be available from:
North Woods Falconry
Ed Schaub Tome, New Mexico
There used to be a web site for Ed Schaub's kite winch for falconry (and kite flying)
Finished winders or construction plans were available
but the link seems dead these days.
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/6037/kite_winch.htm (?)
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