Table of Contents

Introduction: background; the wheel manufacturing technology; content of the manual; use of the manual; summary of specifications. Rim bending device: construction of the rim-bending device; operation of the rim-bending device. Assembly jigs: construction of assembly jig; use of assembly jig. Wheel-axle assemblies: bearing/axle assemblies; types of bearings; selection of bearing type; axle design; axial thrust washers; sealing of bearings. Manufacture of wheels to take bicycle and motor cycle tyres: design of wheels to take bicycle tyres; construction of hub axle assembly; construction of bicycle-type wheels; manufacture of a wheel to take a motor cycle tyre. Wheels for motor vehicle tyres: wheel designs; hub/axle assembly; construction of wheels; construction of detachable-bead wheel to take a motor cycle tyre. Appendix: construction of a hand-operated machine for boring out hardwood bearing blocks; technical drawings of the rim-bending machine.