Looking for 24" antique leather belt sheave

ESPECIALLY on an island, eh?

Cool project. Please post a link to before/after pics when done.

OK Larry. I'll take some pictures Tuesday and post them. Eric

Most early wagon wheels (and especially their hubs) were made from Chestnut, which has an interlocking grain. It's substantially stronger than most other woods. You could get away with using oak or maple just fine, though.

Not a chance. Mortise them in. YouTube has lots of wheel-building videos for old wagons and carts. Or read _The Wheelwright's Shop_ by George Sturt. It's a fascinating little tome, written back in the day. He describes everything, starting with picking out trees to cut, and ending with a whole wheel, with a metal tire on the outside. It's complete with the whys and wherefores of every aspect of the business. I loved it. One very important old tradition/art won't be foregotten because of his book.

I love Roy. Galoots and Neanderthal Woodworkers, Unite!