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30th December 2012, 04:10 PM #1
Antique rubber tread wheels - replacement options
Hi all,
i've been asked to fix or replace some hacked up wheels on and antique tea service as seen here:
Rubber Wheel Caster.JPG
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
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30th December 2012, 06:01 PM #2
tea trolley wheels
Hi, these are available from england; good luck and happy new year!
Castor Rubber Pin/Socket | Castors & Tea Trolley Wheels | Castors & Wheels | Goods & Chattels
Tea Trolley Castor | Castors & Tea Trolley Wheels | Castors & Wheels | Goods & Chattels
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1st January 2013, 02:10 AM #3
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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.
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3rd January 2013, 07:32 PM #4
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.