Making your own rims?

[ne-oublie]

I am machinist and have all kinds of cnc machines i can use.Has anyone ever made there own rims? I would like to do this for a few reasons:-

1) BECAUSE I CAN:laughing:
2) I will make them 1 piece with built in bearing/fixed hub.
3) They will be different design from anyone else.
4) Why not?

Seriously though, does anyone have a drawing or sketch of the actual size of a 6x6 and 6x8 rim? with the dimensions of the offsets,overall diameters etc? I did a search on the web but didn't find much.Any help info would be appreciated, thanks.:thumb:

[89astrodan]

Will this help? http://www.mfgsupply.com/GoMiniWheels.html/mv_session_id=kYYweIrj

[speeddemon0308]

i think it will cost you more on the chunk of aluminum and testing.. then it would be to go buy a complete set!!!

[kkuenemann]

it might cost more, but like he said - because he can -

Anyway, Way not buy a used one off ebay and get the measurements/details from it?:thumb:

Karl

[ne-oublie]

i think it will cost you more on the chunk of aluminum and testing.. then it would be to go buy a complete set!!!

How expensive is free:laughing: The machine will run while i am doing something else, program/set up will not take long.The only cost i will have are the 4 bearings, and anodizing. I may end up buying a complete set, just looking to do something different from the norm.:cheers:

[Grifter]

I think he meant that the alum blank will be the expensive part, but then again if you just have chunks just sitting around...

[ne-oublie]

We have some 8" dia 6061 aluminum that was ordered for a job that was not used, and has already been paid for, so for me its free:thumb: The blanks are 10" long so they will be perfect. There will be little expense on making these, just my own time.

[Grifter]

Nice!
then yeah, I certainly would try it

I will check at home, I think I have only 5" wheels though. I dont remember if I got any 6" in the package deal i found.

[Snakester]

Hey ne-oublie, Sounds like a great idea...Could be a good home based business and I think Custom - 1 of a kind wheels for Bar Stools, Golf Carts and many more projects could be in big demand!!! I know I would be interested in a Custom set wheels...Post some pic's when production begins...I have a piece of aluminum 7" dia x 56" long and need to find a use for it. :cool_dude: Snakester

[ne-oublie]

Hey ne-oublie, Sounds like a great idea...Could be a good home based business and I think Custom - 1 of a kind wheels for Bar Stools, Golf Carts and many more projects could be in big demand!!! I know I would be interested in a Custom set wheels...Post some pic's when production begins...I have a piece of aluminum 7" dia x 56" long and need to find a use for it. :cool_dude: Snakester
The idea of making custom wheels geared towards BSR's is a good one,however this would be a one off project.I will be able to make a set for myself, but not so sure the company i work for would appreciate me making/selling them.They will probably look similar to the Douglas wheels as they will be easy to make, but not sure yet.

[JChatt]

i was actually thinking of making some a couple minutes ago, it would be an awesome idea seeing as you can do it for cheap, just buy a cheap set for measurements or just make your own from your own measurements.

JChatt

[el~bryce~o]

well with those reason i say why not!!