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Beginner

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Posted 1497512129	Reply with quote #16

Hi empyesse. No, I am not Colin, Colin is the name of the deceased. Beginner.

Dalboy

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Posted 1499947836 · Edited	Reply with quote #17

I know this is a month old post. I use to get mine from them as well before they unfortunately stopped trading. I now have turned to making my own like I have done for the Half track I am presently building. I use a lathe most of the time but they can just as well be made with a small disc sanding machine like this One which I also own I find it a great asset in making models and toys. Here are the wheels I am currently making for the half track which came to a stop while I make a jig to cut the tyre treads. The parts of the wheel are not yet glued together in the photo but at this stage there are 10 pieces in each wheel. __________________ I have so much fun playing with wood. Derek

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Posted 1499948025	Reply with quote #18

Bootiful looking wheel Derek. Beginner

john lewman

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Posted 1499953097 · Edited	Reply with quote #19

This is in the list of the best wood toy wheels that I have seen on the forum. What size is it and could you sometime post a how-to or maybe a youtube video on how you created it? I can can see from this that I have a long way to go to match what you have done here. Thanks so much for sharing.

BadBob

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Posted 1499955078	Reply with quote #20

I second what John said. Beautiful work. __________________ Advanced techniques are the basics perfectly applied. Odin's Toy Factory Etsy Store Facebook Pinterest Google+ Blogg er Forum Photo Album LinkedIn YouTube Google Photos Toys Album

Daniel L Abbink

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Posted 1499956354	Reply with quote #21

I' not sure were your located but I get my wheels from Woodworks Ltd. ( wwwcraftparts.com) I just ordered wheels last night. __________________ Daniel Abbink

Dalboy

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Posted 1499961806 · Edited	Reply with quote #22

Quote: Originally Posted by john lewman This is in the list of the best wood toy wheels that I have seen on the forum. What size is it and could you sometime post a how-to or maybe a youtube video on how you created it? I can can see from this that I have a long way to go to match what you have done here. Thanks so much for sharing. If you are referring to the half track wheels then at the moment I am making a jig to complete them once done I will certainly do a how to so bear with me. These wheels are quite large at 3" __________________ I have so much fun playing with wood. Derek

mlusk123

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Posted 1516563475	Reply with quote #23

I seen someone in this forum that used Nylon washers to put on before the wheel then I think they glued the axle peg into the toy. Leaving the wheel to move freely. I would like to know where they purchased the nylon washers. Please be specific if you can. Thanks and have a blessed day... Michael L. __________________ Michael Lusk Springfield, Tn. Disabled Vet Woodworking Hobbyist

BadBob

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Posted 1516615304	Reply with quote #24

Quote: Originally Posted by mlusk123 I seen someone in this forum that used Nylon washers to put on before the wheel then I think they glued the axle peg into the toy. Leaving the wheel to move freely. I would like to know where they purchased the nylon washers. Please be specific if you can. Thanks and have a blessed day... Michael L. eBay from Chinese sellers. Very inexpensive but takes weeks to get them so stock up. __________________ Advanced techniques are the basics perfectly applied. Odin's Toy Factory Etsy Store Facebook Pinterest Google+ Blogg er Forum Photo Album LinkedIn YouTube Google Photos Toys Album

Bucko

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Posted 1516728976	Reply with quote #25

Michael if your wanting to try these out first Lowes has some. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-6-Count-0-250-in-x-1-2-in-Nylon-Standard-SAE-Flat-Washer/4582497

mlusk123

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Posted 1516731848	Reply with quote #26

Quote: Originally Posted by Bucko Michael if your wanting to try these out first Lowes has some. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-6-Count-0-250-in-x-1-2-in-Nylon-Standard-SAE-Flat-Washer/4582497 Will check it out for sure my friend. Thank you __________________ Michael Lusk Springfield, Tn. Disabled Vet Woodworking Hobbyist

BadBob

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Posted 1516832022	Reply with quote #27

Quote: Originally Posted by Bucko Michael if your wanting to try these out first Lowes has some. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-6-Count-0-250-in-x-1-2-in-Nylon-Standard-SAE-Flat-Washer/4582497 Lowes is way to expensive. These are the last ones I bought from eBay shipping included. 500 M6 Nylon Washers $11.38 500 M5 Nylon Washers $11.44 1000 M4 Nylon Washers $7.12 __________________ Advanced techniques are the basics perfectly applied. Odin's Toy Factory Etsy Store Facebook Pinterest Google+ Blogg er Forum Photo Album LinkedIn YouTube Google Photos Toys Album

Bucko

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Posted 1516835676	Reply with quote #28

With Bobs Ebay example cost it’s approximately $30 bucks to try out the washers, Lowes cost to try out is $1 buck. Pretty simple to go for the $ 1 dollar and know the same day you buy them if your interested or not.

mlusk123

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Posted 1516836761	Reply with quote #29

Quote: Originally Posted by BadBob Lowes is way to expensive. These are the last ones I bought from eBay shipping included. 500 M6 Nylon Washers $11.38 500 M5 Nylon Washers $11.44 1000 M4 Nylon Washers $7.12 Thanks gentleman for your responses. It will help. Can't wait to try some. __________________ Michael Lusk Springfield, Tn. Disabled Vet Woodworking Hobbyist

BadBob

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Posted 1517051853	Reply with quote #30

I buy in bulk any thing that I use a lot of. It's cheaper an you don't need to keep reordering. The washers don't take much storage room. 500 M4 washers will fit in your hand. You can get much smaller quantities on eBay. A quick look at eBay finds m4 washers for $.99 per ten. Assuming that Lowe's actually has them in stock. $1 for the washers $7.50 (based on AAA) transportation costs. 2 hours to go get them. eBay cost $0.99 and 15 minutes and they show up in your mail box. Make other toys while you wait. For me the most expensive thing about going to Lowe's is the 2 hours out of my life. If you use these you will be amazed at how many you will need. A Play Pal trailer truck uses 10 washers. Cars use four each. Ten cars = 40 washers. I use them every where I have a moving part and the kids can't get them apart. __________________ Advanced techniques are the basics perfectly applied. Odin's Toy Factory Etsy Store Facebook Pinterest Google+ Blogg er Forum Photo Album LinkedIn YouTube Google Photos Toys Album

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