Steve Forrest
Member
Well I might have been applying too much force.
I need a suggestion on how to repair some damage I did during the resoration/partial rebuild of an old wagon. Don't know what the manufacturer is but the wagon has wooden axles, steeel rims, 16 inch wheels & wooden spokes (any help identifying would be appreciated too). The wheels run on long, tapered axles which have a large, square nut on the end and then a lag bolt to hold the nut. The problem came when removing the nut...two came off ok and the third broke..taking all of the threads with it.
Any suggestions for repairing? My initial thought is to drill into the centre and insert the thickest diameter threaded rod that will fit, then drill a hole in the (wooden) axle and put a nut/pin on the other end.
The wagon won't be pulling hay or on the road, so complete 'safety' is not necessary. Would like the wheels to stay on though...
Thanks for your suggestions.
I need a suggestion on how to repair some damage I did during the resoration/partial rebuild of an old wagon. Don't know what the manufacturer is but the wagon has wooden axles, steeel rims, 16 inch wheels & wooden spokes (any help identifying would be appreciated too). The wheels run on long, tapered axles which have a large, square nut on the end and then a lag bolt to hold the nut. The problem came when removing the nut...two came off ok and the third broke..taking all of the threads with it.
Any suggestions for repairing? My initial thought is to drill into the centre and insert the thickest diameter threaded rod that will fit, then drill a hole in the (wooden) axle and put a nut/pin on the other end.
The wagon won't be pulling hay or on the road, so complete 'safety' is not necessary. Would like the wheels to stay on though...
Thanks for your suggestions.
