Wheel Restorations & Replicas
WHEEL RESTORATION PROCESS
The Wheel Shop at Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop
For over 40 years, we’ve been building, restoring and repairing authentic wood-spoke wheels. Tim, our wheelwright, can accurately reproduce any wood-hub, Sarven-style and Archibald wheel.
Restoration Process
Leah, our production manager, works closely with our customers and our wheelwright to ensure that projects run smoothly from start to finish. The restoration process begins with an estimate based on customer provided photos, dimensions and end-use plans for the wheels. Once the initial estimate is approved, a 50% deposit along with any necessary original wheel components are sent to our shop for final estimating, after which we begin constructing the replacement parts. Average turn-around time on complete wheel restoration is between 6-8 months. Once the wheels are completed, final payment is required prior to shipment. We can also provide incoming and outgoing shipping estimates.
RESTORATION PORTFOLIO
BUGGY WHEELS
Light Wood Hub or Sarven HubBuggy and carriage wheels typically had lightweight traditional wood hubs with metal bands or Sarven-style wood hubs with metal flanges.
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CANNON WHEELS
Heavy Wood Hub or Archibald HubCannon wheels were typically built on a heavy wood hub or a cast metal hub that was bolted to the spokes. They had heavy felloes and spokes that were heavily "dished".
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WAGON WHEELS
Heavy Wood Hub and Bolt HubEarly period wood hub wheels continued as the standard for farm wagons, however, the bolt hub became prevalent on army wagons and commercial wagons.
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STAGECOACH WHEELS
Medium Wood Hub and Bolt HubBoth wood and metal hubs are commonly found on stagecoach wheels. Stagecoach wheels saw many miles of travel and were designed with style and durability in mind.
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CAR & TRUCK WHEELS
Bolt HubEarly period car wheels were often produced using buggy wheel components. As the speed cars and trucks could travel increased, the design became more sophisticated.
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SPECIALTY WHEELS
Wood and Metal HubWe restore and replicate wood-spoke wheels from 10 inch diameter tea cart wheels to 10 foot diameter logging wheels on both wood and metal hubs.
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