At long last I respoked my wheels today. It went pretty smoothly. I need to peen the nuts and do a little paint touch up. The jig I made for drilling the holes straight worked perfectly.
I am sure that a set done by a professional would be nicer, but I am proud of them. Once they go back on, and I adjust the brakes, my 22 will be back on the road. I did the job in the family room as I can hardly get around the shop with the 22 up on jacks.
By the way, is there a recommended torque for the flange bolts?
I did my wheels today
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Reno Speedster
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I did my wheels today
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- The jig was a pice of scrap plate with a 3/4 in bolt bored through with a 3/8 hole on the lathe.
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- All the bits ready to go (still needed some carpet on the press).
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- The rears
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- The first one in progress
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- The fronts
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Reno Speedster
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Re: I did my wheels today
Another angle of the drilling jig. It was held on by a 7 inch long 1/2 bolt through the hub.
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CudaMan
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Re: I did my wheels today
Congratulations, nice work! 
Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
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1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
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Re: I did my wheels today
Thanks for stepping us through it. I always learn from these things.
I suppose you are now a spokesman.
It's always nice to see others work.
Rich
I suppose you are now a spokesman.
It's always nice to see others work.
Rich
When did I do that?
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Allan
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Re: I did my wheels today
The nuts should be tight, but not enough to distort the flange plate. Be prepared to tighten and re-peen them a couple of times more, once they have been run for a while. Nice work. Don't you just love it when something you have never done before turns out so nicely!
Allan from down under.
Allan from down under.
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Art M
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Re: I did my wheels today
My opinion and calculations show that the torque should be 40 ft lb based on wood crush strength, nut friction, clamp area, and size of bolt. The threads and nut face must be clean and dry. No lubricant
Other wise, follow previous tightening procedures
Art Mirtes
Other wise, follow previous tightening procedures
Art Mirtes