The ultimate wheelmaking jig for easy making of tractor wheels, truck wheels

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The ultimate wheelmaking jig for easy making of tractor wheels, truck wheels and whatever your imagination comes up with.

As a toymaker making wheels with tread can be a difficult process but my Dutch engineer friend Jan has come up with this fantastic repeatable wheel making jig. 

I need assistance from Liam at Goat Works in Penrith to cut the major parts with his CNC for accuracy.

https://goatworks.com.au/

I had some trouble with the assembly plus the sourcing the hardware.

A helpful gent on Instagram who'd also purchased and made one of the jigs, assisted me with his photos of the assembly.  

I've finished mine off with Bumblechute "Shop Wax" 

https://www.bumblechutes.com/product-page/shop-wax

All in all both Papa Smurf and Handy Smurf are pleased with this addition to "A Crowe Creations" shed.

 https://dutchypatterns.com/pattern/the-ultimate-wheelmaking-jig/


https://www.lumberjocks.com/showcase/the-ultimate-wheel-making-jig.144126/


https://www.youtube.com/@dutchy751

Cheers Peter 


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12 Comments

It realy looks complex and sofisticated!

...woodicted

Nice execution Peter, and I'm glad that it worked with the hardware as well. 
As for the rear button, I wonder if it is large enough. a bigger one might make turning a little easier. But in practice you know that quickly, for the same it is not too bad.

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Neat little jig Peter. How does it work to cut the treads? I see you can set the angle needed, but I do not see a guide on the backside of the jig. Maybe a photo with the wheel installed and the tool used to cut the treads would help. Thanks for sharing. 
 

Main Street to the Mountains

i also ordered this plan let me know how it works out for you please . do we need bigger wheel in back as Jan says ?
i need a shop helper to get all projects done LOL GR8 JOB PETER 😍😎👍

*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN

Very impressive design, easily repeatable and accurate indexing, quite nice. Enjoyed the video, thanks.

Nice job Peter,  anxious to see the results.  Sometimes I find making the jigs as much fun as making the model.
Eric - the "Loft"
commented about 6 hours ago
Neat little jig Peter. How does it work to cut the treads? I see you can set the angle needed, but I do not see a guide on the backside of the jig. Maybe a photo with the wheel installed and the tool used to cut the treads would help. Thanks for sharing
Maybe the video helps?
https://www.youtube.com/@dutchy751

https://dutchypatterns.com/

Yes, it does, I need to save this incase I start making wheeled vehicles for the grandkids. Thank you sharing and posting.

Main Street to the Mountains

 Yes, it does, I need to save this incase I start making wheeled vehicles for the grandkids. Thank you sharing and posting. 
Eric, Just buy the plan from Jan, it only cost me a few A$...
Very worthwhile!!

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Eric - the "Loft"
commented about 13 hours ago
Yes, it does, I need to save this incase I start making wheeled vehicles for the grandkids. Thank you sharing and posting.


crowie
commented 2 minutes ago
Eric, Just buy the plan from Jan, it only cost me a few A$...
Very worthwhile!!

Eric send me a PM with your E mail address and you will get one for free. The price of € 1,00 is for administration, and PayPal also wants to earn € 0,40 from it. 

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Peter....Well Done....Excellent for all your Car Projects!!!!

Regards....Cliff.