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Wood type in the hub of a Wood Spoked Wagon Wheel
Bob AZ wrote:
On Apr 4, 6:28�pm, "Andy" wrote: And pray tell where does one get some "American Elm".? In a 8" round by 16" size? ?I would be afraid to ask where I live in the AZ desert. I'm curious - are you restoring wagon wheels? Andy Not really restoring. I do some work for a local blacksmith shop. They asked that I find the right type of wood and "machine" it to size. They simply did not have this particular item in stock.. The blacksmith shop is out of the past. Their new stuff is pre WWII. I am not sure they even are aware that 1950 and later exists. They still use coal for the forge. The owner is 94. His Grandfather started the place long before the Civil War. I think it was 1840. At any rate well before my time. Another reply said that the piece I am to make is called the "boxing". Again the piece is between the axle sleeve and the flanged hub. The shop has the rivets in stock. Surplus from the Army/Calvary stock. Even me at 70+ has to get into the past to do anything right there. Thanks for everybodys' responses. Now if I had a contact in Dallas. Bob AZ I am south of Dallas, what do you need? |
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