Wheelwrighting Volume I

Wheelwrighting Volume I

SKU: ESNTL7BOOK3WW1

$74.95 CAD

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A Modern Introduction

This is the most complete guide to wood spoked wheels and how to build or repair them written.

Historical context - Background information on the development of wheels and wheelwrighting

Tools and Materials - Recommendations and drawing for the tools and materials required.

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Volume I

First published in 2005 – still a very popular book !!!  Here are the reviews at that time  CLICK HERE

Here are some of the topics:

  • Step-by-step guidance on mastering the wheelwriting technique.
  • Lay Flat design allows the book to be open on your workbench
  • Detailed explanations of important steps and proceedures
  • Lots of  images and drawings to help demonstrate each step of the  process.
  • Examples of completed works to inspire and guide practice.
  • Includes a chapter on cannon wheels
  • 380 Pages, 147 drawings, 230 photographs
  • Written in collaboration with knowledgeable wheelwrights from Canada and USA·  370 pages including 147 drawings and 230 photos
  • Coil binding – it will lay flat when open on workbench; 341 pages packed with information
  • The Most Comprehensive Book on building carriage and wagon wheels – EVER!