Does anyone know...

[allegro]

Where i can get a metal handwheel. I specifically want one that has a recessed handle like you get on an old slr camera or surveyors tape measure that pops out to use and folds flush when not in use. Ideally it needs to be steel or ali and around 75mm diameter.

Any ideas guys?

[shirt]

take your pick!

http://www.wdsltd.co.uk/products/Machine-Parts/Met...

0845 606 6677

doubt they'd sell you one, but they'd be able to tell you who stocks locally.

[allegro]

Cheers but unfortunately non of them fit the bill.
This is a bit like what i'm after but in metal:
http://alatest.com/reviews/35mm-slr-camera-reviews...

[shirt]

one of those in 75mm dia? i think you will be searching for a long time there mate. struggling to think what they might be used on in any kind of quantity and drawing a blank. what do you need it for?

[allegro]

Yeah i'm beginning to think the diameter may be an issue, i cant even find small ones. Found loads of handwheels with folding arms but they tend to be ugly looking and black plastic. Its for a new product i'm working on and ugly black plastic simply won't do

[shirt]

thinking about it, maybe try looking at fishing reels. i doubt they'd have a folding handle but adapting the end section should give you more aesthetic options.

[annodomini2]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hasselblad-Rapid-Winding-Cra...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HAND-CRANK-HERB-GRINDER-4-PA...

Other than that engineering shop.

[shirt]

allegro said:

Its for a new product i'm working on and ugly black plastic simply won't do

depending on what price you're aiming for and how big a run, i reckon you could have something very nice looking machined to suit in aluminium. wouldn't be tht difficult at all.

[rash_decision]

Some larger measuring tape reels have similar handles. The type used by builders for marking out ground work. Just a thought??