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Re: 4" Wooden Mecanum Wheel

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson View Post
Perhaps you could recess the nuts inside the end of the roller.
That thought had crossed my mind, but it didn't seem like much material would be left surrounding the nut. Maybe just recessing it half the width of the nut would work, along with a slightly larger radius for the roller. Time to draw!
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Originally Posted by WileyB-J View Post
maybe try lathing them with a machinable nylon polymer? it would seem a touch easier and more consistent. in my opinion wood will not stand the test of time. (meaning the hub and spokes seem brittle and weak) but the idea seems mint!
The hub and spokes seem strong enough, but you might be right about the rollers. After time the center of the rollers might wear down, so maybe getting some of these and press fitting another aluminum tube inside would work?
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