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SKU: WWC2025
Growing up, did your family have a wooden wagon wheel around the yard? You know the one I’m talking about - the weathered wood was faded and “authentic”, leaning up against a fence or a rock at the end of your driveway. If only they could tell us about their adventures… the stories they would have.
Have you ever marvelled at the craftsmanship of a wood-spoked wheel? Have you ever wondered how they are built and what tools and skills are involved?
Here’s your chance to participate in a 2-day, hands-on experience that will guide you through the entire process of wheel building. No prior experience is required—just a keen interest and desire to learn.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, March 22nd and March 23, 2025.
Cost is $950 CAD and includes everything you’ll need:
Training and hands-on experience over two full days
Full use of our shop, tools and supplies
All materials required to build your own wood-spoked wheel
A copy of Wheelwrighting: A Modern Introduction by Bruce and Joyce Morrison (your choice of 1st or 2nd edition)
Buy a copy here
Enrollment is limited to 8 people to ensure everyone has the best possible experience.
Your instructors are certified wheelwrights with over 20 years of experience and (more importantly) thousands of wheels built. You’ll benefit from their expertise as you learn the many skills involved in building your own wood-spoked wheel to take home with you, including:
Introduction to wood-spoked wheels
Axle alignment
Overview of common wheel hubs
Types of wood spokes
Preparing the wood spokes
Fitting the fellows (rim)
How to fit a steel tire
How to fit a rubber tire
A $250 deposit is required to hold your space.
Alberta Carriage Supply looks forward to providing you with a great 2-day experience. One that you won’t soon forget!
