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Default spinning wheel plans


Dr Deb,
Thank you for the suggestion and link. I was looking at those plans but
wasn't sure if they where what she wanted. Turns out if I can convert it to
two pedal she would like the large wheel.
Again thank you.
Lee




"Dr. Deb" wrote in message
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Lee, I was just looking for the same thing. The best I found is listed
below, though they are single pedal and not dual. However, converting
them
to dual pedal is "a piece of cake." All you have to do is make a slight
modification to the way the pedal attaches and put an extra crook in the
axle. Also, looking at the Ashford of a friend of mine, I am going to
modify the Maidens to accept sintered bronze bearings, like the Ashford
uses.

http://www.woodcraftplans.com/fd181.htm

http://www.woodcraftplans.com/fd182.htm

I ordered both sets and had then in about four days, not bad.

I built the Popular Mechanics wheel and it is not bad. Since it was my
first, I really cannot judge the plans but they appear easier to follow
than the ones mentioned above. The reason I am going with the above is
that I (my daughter actually) want a larger wheel than the 17/18" in the
Popular Mechanincs plans.

If I can be of any help, give me a shout.

Deb