Thread: Mining Dump Truck

The wheels you got are about the right size for the rims alone, without the tyres...

G'Day Todd,
Great work, good design, WELL DONE!!
BUT must agree with Yonnee; the wheels need to be 4-5" is dia or the same dia as mid-way along the tipper back, IMHO....
PLUS a little more detail especially around the front.
Cheers, crowie

Good to see!!

I agree the wheels need to be much larger.

+1 to above
the wheels must be bigger mine are 4 1/2 on the one i made

Hi

Great tips guys. More detail is coming crowie - it is not glued at the moment. Does anyone have suggestions where I can get wheels of that size? My skills are not advanced enough to make wheels like that with tread. I was planning on turning a piece of timber to make the right size wheels but won't be able to make them like the original. PS I moonlight on the turning part of the forums as well but don't tell anyone.

Todd

Why not start with a cheap holesaw set?

Originally Posted by Yonnee

Why not start with a cheap holesaw set?

Hi Yonnee - I have a hole saw set but it doesn't go up to that size.

Todd

G'Day Todd,
I've sent you a "how to make highway wheels" pdf file on your email, I hope it helps.
Holesaws aren't too expensive, just buy the size that suits & make sure you slow the drill press down accordingly.
Cheers, crowie

Hi

I have made some new wheels. Had some hoop pine and turned it on the lathe to a cylinder, cut it into sections, put it back on the lathe and cut some treads, recessed the wheels and drilled the axle holes. Looks a lot better I think. Still working on the detail.

Let me know what you think.

Todd

Muchly better

Originally Posted by rwbuild

Muchly better

Hi,

Have finished the dump truck. I think it looks ok.
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Let me know what you think.

Todd

Looks just fine to me. Let's know how you did the wheels. Are they turned and painted? Do you only glue your parts or use brads etc where possible. Up til now I have only glued but have not had to assemble as many parts as you have on your dumper.

Originally Posted by newqlder

Looks just fine to me. Let's know how you did the wheels. Are they turned and painted? Do you only glue your parts or use brads etc where possible. Up til now I have only glued but have not had to assemble as many parts as you have on your dumper.

Hi,

The wheels were turned on the lathe - large lump of hoop pine. Turned to a cylinder and then cut into segments with a spigot on the end. They were then cut and each individual wheel put into a 4 jaw chuck and the tread cut. Then recessed the wheel and drilled the axle hole. Painted centre first and then put masking tape to cover yellow. finished off with black. Also painted the axle pegs. I use glue and nails. I punch the nails down and then putty, sand and paint.