Material for wheels

[Michael CallaghanParticipant @michaelcallaghan68621]

Hi, it had to happen. Due to an house move I have lost the rear trailing wheels for my 5 inch Stirling single. I have looked into the cost of cast iron and it’s ridiculous what people are asking these days. What other materials can I use that don’t cost a small fortune. Thanks.

[Michael CallaghanParticipant @michaelcallaghan68621]

[Jon LawesParticipant @jonlawes51698]

Mild Steel?

[Mark P.Participant @markp]

How about some large bore steel tube / pipe.

Mark P.

[Peter Ellis 5Participant @peterellis5]

S/H Fitness weights at a car boot sale ?

[Michael CallaghanParticipant @michaelcallaghan68621]

Thanks chaps, I will take a look

[LukerParticipant @luker]

Posted by Michael Callaghan on 08/04/2022 18:43:28:

Thanks chaps, I will take a look

One more option… You could laser cut the inners (blind river and/or solder) and shrink fit a tire on (hollow bar). The spokes are square anyway…

[D.A.GodleyParticipant @d-a-godley]

Michael, Can I ask , what part of the country do you reside in  ? . And what diameter piece of cast iron are you needing to make the wheels ? .

Edited By D.A.Godley on 09/04/2022 22:21:58

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