Saw body from 2″ x 4″ lumber (sand sides smooth). Fill any voids, cracks or knot holes with filler.
Sand cut surfaces with a rotary sander to smooth.
Round over edges with ¼” router bit.
Sand surfaces and edges to remove roughness.
Cut ¼” dowel to length (body + 2 x wheels thickness + 1/16″ or 3/32″ clearance). Easy way to insert dowel into the wheel is to gently sharpen the end in an old style pencil sharpener.
Glue a wheel to one end of axle using white or yellow glue (Hot melt will not work.) One easy way to put glue in the wheel hole is to dip a pencil point into glue and spread on the inside of the hole.
Add second wheel to complete assembly. Test that wheels turn freely.
The Fundamentals of Woodworking 2023B class is currently full and runs through February. The class will be repeated starting in next year if there is [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Instructor: Dave Gronefeld Prerequisites: NONE Description: Taking the safety course is required for any member who wishes to use the shop. Safe operation of equipment [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
The Fundamentals of Woodworking 2023B class is currently full and runs through February. The class will be repeated starting in next year if there is [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Executive board meets on the second Thursday of each month (except December) to handle business of the Guild. Committee Chairmen and other activity leaders are [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
The Guild is repeating this class which is intended for beginner woodworkers. These classes will be 1 hour duration and will be presented by Shop [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
All members and visitors are welcome to attend on the third Thursday of each month (except December). Updates on guild activities, members “Show and Tell” [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
The Fundamentals of Woodworking 2023B class is currently full and runs through February. The class will be repeated starting in next year if there is [...]