Explain how a metal rim slightly smaller than a wooden wheel
How to Make Wooden Wheel Rims Introduction : Wooden wheel rims can be a challenging part of a woodworker's craft to make well. But if you follow the steps and tools listed below, you'll be well on your way to making a wooden wheel rim like a pro. How to measure the metal to make the rim The size of the metal rim you cut will depend on the size of the wheel and the thickness of the metal. To start, measure the diameter of the wheel and add 1/4 inch to that measurement. This will be the width of your metal strip. The length of the strip will be the circumference of the wheel plus 1/2 inch. Cut the metal strip to these measurements. How to make the metal rim to fit around the wooden wheel A metal rim slightly smaller than the wooden wheel that it will be fitted around is needed. The first step is to trace the outline of the wheel onto the metal sheet with a marker. The next step is to use a jigsaw to cut out the traced wheel shape. Once the metal wheel is cut out, it is time to me...