Nick-theCut
I live for the CABE
I keep thinking about doing this, and today I started the process.
Here's my rim
I went to Home Depot and grabbed some wood planks (about 30" long), bolts, washers, and wing nuts.
I created this
I later changed the assembly so that the inner two layers squeeze the rim flush.
It should work.
Design improvements would probably be longer pieces, and a third vertical row.
So this idea came from the Wheelman website.
I wrapped the rim in towels
Then generously pour boiling water over the towels.
Then some more
Directions were to let it soak a good amount. I decided that meant for about 30 minutes with a reheated pour at about 15 mins to keep steamy.
Surprisingly when I unwrapped them they weren't soaking wet.
I put the rim in my vice and tightened down.
Once it was tight, I put it in my shower for a 10 min steam bath
Now I'm just leaving it in my bathroom, as it feels like Florida in August.
I'll check it in a week. Maybe I'll rotate it and do a little more. ???
It mentions this can work when warping is horizontal, not so good for vertical problems.
I think if you can get it close, a good wheel builder can take you the rest of the way.
The most important step so far you should know is this type of work is best when done with a beer
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Here's my rim
I went to Home Depot and grabbed some wood planks (about 30" long), bolts, washers, and wing nuts.
I created this
I later changed the assembly so that the inner two layers squeeze the rim flush.
It should work.
Design improvements would probably be longer pieces, and a third vertical row.
So this idea came from the Wheelman website.
I wrapped the rim in towels
Then generously pour boiling water over the towels.
Then some more
Directions were to let it soak a good amount. I decided that meant for about 30 minutes with a reheated pour at about 15 mins to keep steamy.
Surprisingly when I unwrapped them they weren't soaking wet.
I put the rim in my vice and tightened down.
Once it was tight, I put it in my shower for a 10 min steam bath
Now I'm just leaving it in my bathroom, as it feels like Florida in August.
I'll check it in a week. Maybe I'll rotate it and do a little more. ???
It mentions this can work when warping is horizontal, not so good for vertical problems.
I think if you can get it close, a good wheel builder can take you the rest of the way.
The most important step so far you should know is this type of work is best when done with a beer
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