The task of a wheelwright is not only to build new wheels, but to also salvage and repair old, used wheels. Not everyones budget allows for new wheels so the challenge is to bring the old wheels to a point where they are safe to use, while also making known to the owners that they may have limitations. As the adage goes, it is often easier to build new than to repair the old, but while taking in to account the age of old wood, some wheels can be used a while longer.

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Many of you are interested in the tire bolts and rivets I use in my videos. Since I use a large number of these, I do keep them in stock. An email to [email protected] will get you a list of available sizes and pricing.
In response to a number of requests for the tools and supplies I use here in the shop, I have compiled a list as an Amazon Associate. I have used Makita tools for almost 40 years, but am not sponsored by, nor endorsed by Makita. Perhaps this list will be of service to you as viewers, as well as provide a means to help support this channel.

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These are not cheap, home improvement tools. I use tools hard so I use high quality tools. These prove to be less expensive in the long run.

My Milwaukee Cutoff saw https://amzn.to/2UzoFzx
I use Makita Cutoff blades https://amzn.to/39gln8f
I have several 4½” Makita angle grinders https://amzn.to/377snTp
I have several 7” Makita grinders https://amzn.to/3biF0hP
4½” Flap wheels https://amzn.to/386TyPy
My Makita cordless drill https://amzn.to/2OxQZ1e
My Milwaukee ½” cordless drill https://amzn.to/31BopBB
My Makita 3¼” Electric plane https://amzn.to/2OBkVcV
My Makita Leaf Blower, revolutionized my shop cleaning https://amzn.to/2Uywh5d
My Makita ½” drill, very powerful https://amzn.to/377uEhp
My Bosch Router https://amzn.to/2OGgWfj
My Baileigh Cyclone dust collector https://amzn.to/2H3rzEv
The Canon video camera I use https://amzn.to/2uhj3PH
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