Wheel Prep.

[ResinRick]

I have my dads min. lath and am trying to turn some wheels have had some success's with out side. am trying to turn the inside of the wheel tread how far do i go with it. dose anyone have any advice for me helpful hints sarcasm ect.

My dad is a retired mechanist and he looks at me like i am nuts. doing all this to a toy as he puts it but he let me use his lath so i guess I will let him thank i am a little nuts ;D

[pwdismylife]

What tool are you using to cut the wheel on the lathe?

[RacerX]

All depends on your set-up and tooling. What have you tried?


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[pwdismylife]

I also have a new lathe and starting to look at turning wheels on it. What tools are used to cut the wheels?

All I have right now is the small set of tools that came with the lathe, 6 piece left, right, 45 degree, round nose, boring bar and cut off.

I have not tried anything yet.

Are people using off the shelve cutting tools? Or do people make their own? What shape?

I want to work the outside and inside of the wheels.

Thanks for any help!