[Cap'nBill]

Stopped by the LHS to pick up a set of wheels yesterday-'pick up' wheels. The owner handed me a bag of metal wheel sets, many of which were quite worn. Quite a few were worn down to the point where they had a 'flange' remaining on the outside. I said to myself, 'Self' if you could turn these concave, they'e make great 'flanged' wheels for a wooden log (dowel) rail to run a little live steam tram and some disconnects on. So, the question is: can the wheels be pulled off the axle to chuck them in the lathe and turn them. I don't know how many different metals manufacturers use so not sure if this a 'yes or no' answerable kind of question. Opinions welcome! Bill

 

[Cap'nBill]

I have only one of the small lathes ( 7 x 10) with a 3 jaw chuck. I think I understand the question! I don't think the jaws are long/deep enough to effectively grab the whole thing and hold it. I'm guessing I could pull the insulated wheel off, chuck the flange, and then chuck the axle along with wheel-'clamping' the axle. Bill

 

[Cap'nBill]

Have tailstock with drill capacity of 1/2".

 

[Cap'nBill]

Got it! Always pays to ask the question! Usually I find someone's 'been there, done that'. I have some brass rod just hanging around that ought to knock out a bushing. Thanks! Bill