make a wheel out of tree trunk

[FrankWest]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

You must give those folks credit for what they can make using only a machete, chisels, hammer, leather and other primitive hand tools. As a former vocational teacher, I really appreciate their skill and creativity.

As a side note, I did something similar when I recapped my worn out lawn mower wheels. First two photos are of 2016 recap install using bicycle tires and screws. Last two photos show same wheels as of Aug. 2024 still working fine after 8 years of weekly use. No machete required.

That is great.I remember the story of the guy that replaced worn engine bearings with thick bacon slices. Fantastic.

[nickthebandit]

I remember my uncle Rudy using pieces of an old leather belt for crankshaft bearings.

[tubman]

Originally Posted by FrankWest

That is great.I remember the story of the guy that replaced worn engine bearings with thick bacon slices. Fantastic.

They didn't last long, but smelled good while they did.