Thread: WANTED : Old cast iron wheel

Originally Posted by johnredl

I'm in Adelaide and I'm after a wheel for the same reason also. Does anyone have a nice heavy one closer?

Have you tried stepney salvage, are they still near the ice rink

i have a buddy who used a car brake drum for a fly wheel. He said next time he would use a heavy truck brake drum.

robo hippy

Hmmm that's an idea, not as aesthetic as a spoked wheel tho

If you don't find a nice cast iron one, here are some ideas for making one of wood.

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...h=484&imgdii=_

thanks for the alternative options guys. Am really hoping for an iron one with aesthetic appeal and weight as I hope this to be a show piece that I can take to fairs and demonstrate on

Here we are Dave.


Mangle wheel - side 1.jpgMangle wheel - side 2.jpg

Diameter 500mm

Mangle wheel - diameter.jpg

Weight 13kg

Mangle wheel - weight.jpg

Cog

Mangle wheel - cog.jpg

Shaft bore a generous 1"

Mangle wheel - shaft size.jpg

Flaw on rim

Mangle wheel - flaw on rim.jpg

As you can see it would need some heavy wire brush work and a few coats of paint (I've had it sitting in the shed for at least 40 years).

Only weighs 13Kg, but most of that weight is out on the rim, so should have a fair momentum when cranked up. My experience of treadle lathes is so long ago (50+ yrs) that I would only be guessing now, but reckon you could turn a pen or egg cup on the run down... if you use really good sealed bearings throughout your lathe.

No key-way, but does have a hole for a screw but not sure if it is, or ever was, tapped.

When struck while suspended gives off more of a ring than a thud, so probably doesn't have any cracks in the casting.

If you can't find one locally you are welcome to it, with previous provisos.

Is anyone on the forum travelling from Adelaide to/through Sth NSW in the near future?

Yes Neil I could make that work. I could even run that in conjuction with a larger one if I can source one.

As i look at your wheel I'm thinking 'cog' wonder if I can make that work.

I'll be in touch. I did see someone doing Adelaide to Horsham. I have a mate in Horsham.

Dave did you see this:

Old wheels and axle on Gumtree http://www.gumtree.com.au/c-ViewAd?AdId=1020346184


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Originally Posted by johnredl

Dave did you see this:

Old wheels and axle on Gumtree http://www.gumtree.com.au/c-ViewAd?AdId=1020346184

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Spew - just clicked on it and says page no longer exists

Originally Posted by DaveTTC

Spew - just clicked on it and says page no longer exists

If you go to gumtree, search all categories, all Australia. Search for 'cast iron wheel'. It still shows up on my iPhone app. I can get the guys mobile number.


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Originally Posted by johnredl

If you go to gumtree, search all categories, all Australia. Search for 'cast iron wheel'. It still shows up on my iPhone app. I can get the guys mobile number.

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how much and where are the ones you are talking about

thx

Originally Posted by DaveTTC

how much and where are the ones you are talking about

thx

$65. There were 2 wheels and the round bar axel between


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Located in Forbes NSW


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great, I'll follow them up. The ones in Forbes, I go thru there in a few weeks from now