The upper and lower wheels are basically finished and run true with minimal wobble, however there is one more task - fatten the rims.
The wheels are made from 17mm laminated chipboard of which I have a good supply. I need to fatten the rims to 34mm with another layer in the form of a doughnut or ring which will then be glued and screwed. The final operation will be to turn the rims true and then cut the 5 degree crown.
The fattening wheels are cut, now I need to jigsaw out around the inside about 40mm from the circumference to create the two doughnuts.
I am amazed how well the $99 bandsaw from ALDI preforms, cuts through like it's 3mm plywood.
Dust extraction works well, here I am using a mini Shop-Vac,
Starting to take shape, I'll be off soon to buy a blade!
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