I really liked the way that wood turned out. The wheels look like they have a patina instead of glowing new in your face. I hope the other two turn out as well.
Do you or anyone in these comments have any info or knowledge on Essex? I have a 1931 super six with wooden wheels and it needs new tires and tubes Wood wheels are in good shape) but I need to find some info on how to take off the wheel and then I can bring them to a specialty shop who can do that work! Thanks!
My outside metal ring won't come off. Is it pressed? Got it. Lots heat and press. It was stuck good but I haven't saw anyone take this apart so I don't know if it supposed to slip on or press.
It depends on what style of wheel you have. I have the demountable rimes that were offered on the later cars. On the demountable wheels there are four bolts mounting the rim to the wheel. The other rims are the clincher style where the ring does not come off. The only way to change a tire on the clincher wheel is to pry it on and off.
It is hickory. Since they were originally painted black, the factory didn't try to match different tones of wood, so if you try to do a natural finish, you can end up with a random light or dark spoke. Mine were weathered so much it didn't make a difference. I think the mismatched colors would still look good, although some people bleach the wood so they will all have the same tone.
Is it true ford kept their wheelwright work secret? I'm a traditional woodworker and during my research stage all masters talk of the hole in the craft left by wheelwrights and how secretive they were about their work and skills. Is this true?
I have not heard anything about Ford keeping it a secret. The early model T's used wood for the felloe on the wheel, which takes a lot of skill to make. My wheels, and most of the model T production used metal felloes with wood spokes because it is much easier to mass produce, requiring far less skill. You might be interested in the TH-cam channel "Engels Coach Shop." He is a wheelwright and builds all of the traditional wood wagons and wheels.
I would have to agree - at least show a bit of the work, such as how you sanded the spokes, how the linseed oil was applied, how did you apply the varnish and how that wheel bearing grease gizmo worked. Just saying...otherwise very interesting and some ideas I can likely use on my '23.
I really liked the way that wood turned out. The wheels look like they have a patina instead of glowing new in your face. I hope the other two turn out as well.
👍🐯👍Thanks for sharing your work and knowledge, woodworking together with early American industry I love it.
Very nice
What happened. Im restoring a 26 touring Model T. Really enjoying your videos. Are you still working on ot?
I’m with you, I’d like the sealed wheels but outer than that I would paint the spooks red. It would really make the car stand out.
Were the original tires made of leather? It would be hard to make leather pneumatic tires nowadays.
Do you or anyone in these comments have any info or knowledge on Essex? I have a 1931 super six with wooden wheels and it needs new tires and tubes Wood wheels are in good shape) but I need to find some info on how to take off the wheel and then I can bring them to a specialty shop who can do that work! Thanks!
My outside metal ring won't come off. Is it pressed? Got it. Lots heat and press. It was stuck good but I haven't saw anyone take this apart so I don't know if it supposed to slip on or press.
It depends on what style of wheel you have. I have the demountable rimes that were offered on the later cars. On the demountable wheels there are four bolts mounting the rim to the wheel. The other rims are the clincher style where the ring does not come off. The only way to change a tire on the clincher wheel is to pry it on and off.
@@TinkerwithaT I have the same kind. The outer hub plate was stuck on there inner hub.
@@essentialjudge2279 Glad you got it! It is a slip fit, but mine were tight as well the first time I took it apart.
What kind of wood is it? I have a 26 with the same wheels I believe.
It is hickory. Since they were originally painted black, the factory didn't try to match different tones of wood, so if you try to do a natural finish, you can end up with a random light or dark spoke. Mine were weathered so much it didn't make a difference. I think the mismatched colors would still look good, although some people bleach the wood so they will all have the same tone.
@@TinkerwithaT Thanks much
Nice job however it would’ve been nice to watch the process of restoration.
Is it true ford kept their wheelwright work secret? I'm a traditional woodworker and during my research stage all masters talk of the hole in the craft left by wheelwrights and how secretive they were about their work and skills. Is this true?
I have not heard anything about Ford keeping it a secret. The early model T's used wood for the felloe on the wheel, which takes a lot of skill to make. My wheels, and most of the model T production used metal felloes with wood spokes because it is much easier to mass produce, requiring far less skill. You might be interested in the TH-cam channel "Engels Coach Shop." He is a wheelwright and builds all of the traditional wood wagons and wheels.
Why don't you show any of the work? Otherwise it's just a story about your car which is just not that interesting. SHOW THE WORK.
I would have to agree - at least show a bit of the work, such as how you sanded the spokes, how the linseed oil was applied, how did you apply the varnish and how that wheel bearing grease gizmo worked. Just saying...otherwise very interesting and some ideas I can likely use on my '23.
Watching the actual restoration process is the bulk of the content that’s really lacking here unfortunately.
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