The Tuul Crib 7,336 #26 Posted February 20, 2020 I would definitely do a machine shop on that type of cut. Although my biggest thought would be what type of speed that this will return as to how it would balance out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,679 #27 Posted February 20, 2020 If their for a cart to be towed around behind a tractor they, don't need high speed roller bearings, an Oilite or plain brass bushing will work fine. Since the wheels have 1" I.D. hubs, use 3/4" ID x 1" OD bushings. You can use a 3/4" rod for your axle and drill it for a grease fitting. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #28 Posted February 20, 2020 On the other hand neither tractor will be going that fast. So the cost of a machine shop trip my not be worth it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #29 Posted February 20, 2020 I'd do what Jim suggested. No real need to use a car front axle - especially since it'll be so low to the ground that you'll never see it. It's not like you'll be hauling 5000# on it. A brass bushing would work fine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #30 Posted February 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: If their for a cart to be towed around behind a tractor they, don't need high speed roller bearings, an Oilite or plain brass bushing will work fine. Since the wheels have 1" I.D. hubs, use 3/4" ID x 1" OD bushings. You can use a 3/4" rod for your axle and drill it for a grease fitting. I assume there is a bushing already in it for the 1". It probably does need replacing thou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #31 Posted February 20, 2020 Maybe I should cut a key slot in them and put some AG tread to 'em and make a tractor from scrap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #32 Posted February 20, 2020 Very cool! I vote for a low boy cart with simple axle rod and bearings as posted above... Maine is timber country... maybe go for a scale model of the old big wheel log hauler carts only with a flat bed to actually haul stuff around... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,763 #33 Posted February 20, 2020 Hang on here fellas before you go cuttin and butcherin for chandeliers. .. any chance those could be used to resto a senior??? Just thinking out loud here... looks close but I just got off my rocker.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #34 Posted February 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, WHX24 said: .. any chance those could be used to resto a senior??? Just thinking out loud here... looks close but I just got off my rocker.. A senior? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #35 Posted February 20, 2020 18 minutes ago, Oldskool said: A senior? One of these... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #36 Posted February 20, 2020 Yea but it looks like the senior has less spokes. Alot fewer . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #37 Posted February 20, 2020 Lazy Susan set for dinning room table. I could just imagine what the wife would say id AI threw those on her table. I think they are just to cool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #38 Posted February 20, 2020 9 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I vote for a low boy cart with simple axle rod and bearings as posted above... Maine is timber country... maybe go for a scale model of the old big wheel log hauler carts only with a flat bed to actually haul stuff around... I agree! BTW. I spy a grease nipple. So must have plain bushes in the hubs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #39 Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Stormin said: I agree! BTW. I spy a grease nipple. So must have plain bushes in the hubs. lol You know I didn't notice to grease fitting in the pic but assumed there was some. Also figured there was bushings and wore out too I'm sure. I have been looking on the internet for tires for these wheels. Getting some with an exceptable tread is a bit trying. Motorcycle tires and tri-rib are abundant. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilwell1415 563 #40 Posted February 20, 2020 13 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: If their for a cart to be towed around behind a tractor they, don't need high speed roller bearings, an Oilite or plain brass bushing will work fine. Since the wheels have 1" I.D. hubs, use 3/4" ID x 1" OD bushings. You can use a 3/4" rod for your axle and drill it for a grease fitting. I came here to say this. Don't know what the shipping would be, but I've got the old axle and tongue from my little trailer you can have if you pay the shipping on them. Don't know what size the axle is, but if you're buying bushings anyway it doesn't really matter as long as it's less than 1". Axle is probably about 55" long, but I haven't measured it. Tongue is probably 5 feet and has a 1-7/8 coupler on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #41 Posted February 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, oilwell1415 said: I came here to say this. Don't know what the shipping would be, but I've got the old axle and tongue from my little trailer you can have if you pay the shipping on them. Don't know what size the axle is, but if you're buying bushings anyway it doesn't really matter as long as it's less than 1". Axle is probably about 55" long, but I haven't measured it. Tongue is probably 5 feet and has a 1-7/8 coupler on it. Wow that is an awesome offer. Thank you for that. Unfortunately I suffer from the terrible "lugithome" disease and I have several old trailers to pick off of in my stockpile already 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #42 Posted February 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Oldskool said: lugithome" disease 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilwell1415 563 #43 Posted February 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Wow that is an awesome offer. Thank you for that. Unfortunately I suffer from the terrible "lugithome" disease and I have several old trailers to pick off of in my stockpile already I just can't bring myself to scrap them and don't want to deal with the nut jobs on craigslist or facebook. I guess I could build another little trailer out of them. Actually, what I should probably do is cut down the axle and make a lumber dolly out of it to carry lumber from the driveway to the workshop since I can't get my truck back there. Hmmm. I think that will work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #44 Posted February 20, 2020 48 minutes ago, oilwell1415 said: I just can't bring myself to scrap them and don't want to deal with the nut jobs on craigslist or facebook. I guess I could build another little trailer out of them. Actually, what I should probably do is cut down the axle and make a lumber dolly out of it to carry lumber from the driveway to the workshop since I can't get my truck back there. Hmmm. I think that will work. Oh no don't scrap it . You will need it the very next day lol. Oh and ya the CL or FB sales that always sucks. Sounds like you have a good plan for it already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilwell1415 563 #45 Posted February 20, 2020 40 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Oh no don't scrap it . You will need it the very next day lol. Oh and ya the CL or FB sales that always sucks. Sounds like you have a good plan for it already I can't scrap something that is functional. Just can't do it. I struggle with it at work every day, but have to do it because of client agreements. The first time I ever tried to sell something on CL was an old set of wheels off my truck. I put every piece of information about them in the ad. Size, bolt patter, backspacing, brand, model number, what kind of truck they came off of, EVERYTHING. The first guy that call me didn't say hello, that he was calling about the wheels, or anything a normal. I quote, and I'm writing it exactly like he said it, "Dem wims fits my truck?". Like I'm supposed to know what kind of truck he has? Swore off CL that day, but have since had to use it a few other times with moderate success. But there's always crazies to deal with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #46 Posted February 20, 2020 @oilwell1415 CL is the worst at least with FB you see the name of the person responding to the post and so does everyone else . I never put my phone number in an add because of the stupid responses. I see it alot buying and selling on line. You can have all the info and pics you can stand to post up and someone will make an ars of themselves. I posted a Craftsman riding mower for sale last year with pics and full info and a guy asked me what kind of mower it was. So I politely responded, a CRAFTSMAN please reread ad. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #47 Posted February 20, 2020 I've had the same thing happen. Befuddling to me. Unfortunately I have some sort of moral defect which makes it so I enjoy messing with scammers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #48 Posted February 20, 2020 44 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I've had the same thing happen. Befuddling to me. Unfortunately I have some sort of moral defect which makes it so I enjoy messing with scammers. LOL I have done my fair share of messing with the scammers and idiots. For me I think it depend on how bad THEY are 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #49 Posted February 20, 2020 One of my friends had a thought for those wheels. He had mentioned making a farm inspired mini bike. Hhmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #50 Posted February 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, Oldskool said: One of my friends had a thought for those wheels. He had mentioned making a farm inspired mini bike. Hhmmmm An interesting concept for sure. I've always found garden tractors with metal spoke wheels to be extremely interesting. I thought a lot about doing that on my current big build but I don't have the skills to build something like those yet and the rubber is more forgiving than the steel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
