Mechanisms — sheave block

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White's Pulleys diagram
White's Pulleys Mechanism Explained: How a Single-Rope Stepped-Sheave Tackle Works
White's Pulleys explained — how this rope-and-pulley tackle multiplies hauling force up to 6:1 for theatre rigging, sail handling, and field hoists.
Mast and Gaff Hoist diagram
Mast and Gaff Hoist Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Geometry, and Mining Uses Explained
Mast and gaff hoist explained — how miners use the rig to lift ore, timber, and machinery from shafts. Includes formula, worked example, and selection...