Making Wheels:
I use a hole cutter on the drill press to cut the outer diameter for the wheel (2.5 inches for this wheel). The hole cutter has a 1/4 inch center drill and fits my pen mandrel on the lathe, or chuck into a drill and turn against a belt sander. 
I then shape the wheel on the lathe using my pen mandrel. Shape the wheel and treads.
Cut out the center of the wheel with hole saw, hold with a pair of pliers!!
make a wheel holding jig – use cutouts from wheel holes. Center a 3/16th dowel to hold wheel hub in place.
Mark for spacing upper and lower spokes
Make the center hubs, I use 3/16 for axel hole and mark for spokes using awl
drill holes for spokes (1/16 for 16 guage wire)
insert wire into hole with CYA on tip and cut to length
Install all spokes glue at hub with toothpick as you go
carefully remove wheel from jig
-- TimV: The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints. They are evident in every detail ... Leave Fingerprints. Author: James Krenov
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Redoak49
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#1 posted 05-20-2022 08:21 PM
Thanks for posting how you make wheels.
GR8HUNTER
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#2 posted 05-20-2022 09:26 PM
its very nice to see each guy how he works THANKS for the blog Tim :<)))))))))))
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crowie
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#3 posted 05-21-2022 08:39 AM
That’s an epic build to make your beautiful wheels Tim.
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toyguy
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#4 posted 05-21-2022 10:55 AM
A tip of the hat to you sir…. fantastic wheels. Thanks for showing your method. Well done.
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Brad
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#5 posted 05-25-2022 01:34 PM
That is some very fine detail work. Can’t wait to see it on the finished car.
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