Antique rubber tread wheels - replacement options

[asayer]

Hi all,
i've been asked to fix or replace some hacked up wheels on and antique tea service as seen here:
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I'm looking for a supplier of a similar wheel type, reproductions are fine.
Anyone recommend any Australian or reputable overseas suppliers?

Thanks in advance

[unicorn]

Hi, these are available from england; good luck and happy new year!


Castor Rubber Pin/Socket | Castors & Tea Trolley Wheels | Castors & Wheels | Goods & Chattels (http://www.goodsandchattels.com/Castors-Wheels/Castors-Tea-Trolley-Wheels/120310-Castor-Rubber-Pin/Socket.html)

Tea Trolley Castor | Castors & Tea Trolley Wheels | Castors & Wheels | Goods & Chattels (http://www.goodsandchattels.com/Castors-Wheels/Castors-Tea-Trolley-Wheels/120332-Tea-Trolley-Castor.html)

[bsrlee]

Have a look at Clark Rubber if there is one near you, or another supplier of rubber strip/shapes. You will probably find that the original wheels had tyres made from round rubber stripping that was just glued at the cut end - you can see what looks like the glued cut which has failed. Or you could get lucky & find a small drive belt of the correct diameter from one of the companies that supply drive belts for sewing machines & small lathes.

Real rubber cement is going to be the hardest thing to find, contact is similar but not quite the same - I have seen 'real' rubber cement offered by some leather work suppliers, but its expensive for a small tin (has to be shipped surface & not by post etc., hazmat, solvents.....)

I you want to replace the entire castor assembly you could try Watson Brass or Mother of Pearl & Son, or another online supplier of restoration parts. Elraco has them with a solid plastic wheel for just under $16 each on the 2nd page of their brass castor listing.

[asayer]

Thanks for the help guys, appreciate it.

I will put the options back to the owner and see which path they would like to go.

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