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Re: pic: FRC 1771 East (West) Coast 8wd drivetrain

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Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 View Post
The wheels are actually incredibly simple. They will be made from a length of aluminum tube, and 2 separate plates of aluminum that will be laser cut to form the spokes. The entire thing will then be welded.
That's a neat way to do it...it's how most automotive wheels have been made since the 1930s, although they use steel.

How does the center of the wheel work, where the spokes attach to the axle?
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