torqueless wrote:
You're probably already familiar with a book called "The Wheelwright's Shop" by George Sturt? Worth a look if not. It's all about this stuff..
On your recommendation, I have now read the book with interest. I am sure the wheelwrights would be turning in their graves if they inspected our build in detail.
As you previously mentioned 'short grain', I will point out that the spokes in particular should have been 'cleft' to avoid that weakness. I have cleaved a fair bit some years back as another project, and used the pieces to build a fence for a local organic farmer, as seen in the image. The wagon is primarily for show, and the wood blanks were generously donated by Whitmores near Hinckley, so were too tempting to use.
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