| Working Wagon Wheels |
We titled this book "Working Wagon Wheels" because rims are made double
wide like the wheels on the old cargo wagons. We show making a 3" wide rim but
following the instructions they could be made any width that you want. As with any
subject, there was great debate among wheelwrights how hubs should be made. As
can be seen in the picture on the left it has a heavy hub. We have applied modern
methods and materials to simplify hub construction. Also, while we do not
recommend using these wheels on rolling stock, but if you do, a bronze bushing or
roller bearings could be fitted in the bore of the hub as was done in the late 1800's
and early 1900's. Some of the people in the Civil War reenactment groups have
used these wheels on their cannon which are not pulled behind horses nor carry
people or goods. While these wheels are a challenge, with our step-by-step pattern
book to guide you, the project is within the reach of intermediate to advanced wood
workers.
The book also walks you through putting a light weight steel tire on the rim. And no
as we show on the below you do not have to sweat them on like they did years ago.
wide like the wheels on the old cargo wagons. We show making a 3" wide rim but
following the instructions they could be made any width that you want. As with any
subject, there was great debate among wheelwrights how hubs should be made. As
can be seen in the picture on the left it has a heavy hub. We have applied modern
methods and materials to simplify hub construction. Also, while we do not
recommend using these wheels on rolling stock, but if you do, a bronze bushing or
roller bearings could be fitted in the bore of the hub as was done in the late 1800's
and early 1900's. Some of the people in the Civil War reenactment groups have
used these wheels on their cannon which are not pulled behind horses nor carry
people or goods. While these wheels are a challenge, with our step-by-step pattern
book to guide you, the project is within the reach of intermediate to advanced wood
workers.
The book also walks you through putting a light weight steel tire on the rim. And no
as we show on the below you do not have to sweat them on like they did years ago.
| 44" Conestoga Wagon Wheel |
44" WHEEL: A real life size wheel that
makes a great yard display, This wheel
book does not have all of the jig
information that "Making Wheels Easy #1"
has. It has full size drawings that you can
trace on to you wood and cut free hand.
There is information on using it along with
"Easy #1" if you have that book. Bend pot
hangers as shown on the right and it looks
great on the patio.
makes a great yard display, This wheel
book does not have all of the jig
information that "Making Wheels Easy #1"
has. It has full size drawings that you can
trace on to you wood and cut free hand.
There is information on using it along with
"Easy #1" if you have that book. Bend pot
hangers as shown on the right and it looks
great on the patio.
| Working Wagon Wheel Book $23.95 |
| 44" Wheel Book $6.95 |
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| Note: These are instruction books only. We do not sell any finished product. |
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| If you would like to buy finished product made from our plans than contact any of these fine craftspeople. We do not endorse any of them nor do we receive any compensation for their work displayed here. |
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| Wooden Wagon Wheels is a subsidiary of Windyhill Woods LLC |
| Copyright @2007 Windyhill Woods LLC All Rights Reserved |
| Wooden-Wagon Wheels |
Disclaimer:
There is no way that we can do a load test on these wheels as we do not control the
materials used or the workmanship in construction. Use them at your own
discretion.
There is no way that we can do a load test on these wheels as we do not control the
materials used or the workmanship in construction. Use them at your own
discretion.