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dazzo

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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2014, 09:32:43 AM »
Make 'em fit!

If you don't want the Etsy ones, I do    ;D
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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2014, 10:00:29 AM »
It needs to have a 3/8"axle hole for it to be a plug-n-play.  If not, you're going to need to mod that hole one way or the other. 
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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2014, 10:21:28 AM »
It needs to have a 3/8"axle hole for it to be a plug-n-play.  If not, you're going to need to mod that hole one way or the other.

i should have known this. thanks!

crumbsnatcher

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will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2014, 10:37:59 AM »
« Last Edit: May 12, 2014, 10:57:07 AM by crumbsnatcher »

Troy

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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2014, 11:55:32 AM »
Make 'em fit!

If you don't want the Etsy ones, I do    ;D

go for it, I'm actually looking for something more beat up looking for my project.

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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2014, 01:22:08 PM »
A 1/2"od-3/8"id spacer should be easy to come by/make.
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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2014, 01:31:41 PM »

A 1/2"od-3/8"id spacer should be easy to come by/make.

What does that look like if I was to try to find it at a local store? 


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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2014, 01:38:06 PM »

A 1/2"od-3/8"id spacer should be easy to come by/make.

What does that look like if I was to try to find it at a local store? 

Yeah, like a bushing or ferrule?
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MartyG

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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2014, 01:53:00 PM »
Something like this:



Check ebay or amazon. The word "Oilite" comes up often. Basically it's a sintered bronze reducer.

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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2014, 01:54:47 PM »

A 1/2"od-3/8"id spacer should be easy to come by/make.

What does that look like if I was to try to find it at a local store? 


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It would look like a short cylinder, or if it's flanged it would look like a small top hat with a hole in the middle. There's usually a bushing section that has them in brass and nylon. Or you can trim a small tube to fit.
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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2014, 03:46:34 PM »
I have done exactly what gumms suggested, with red wheels that look like what Winz posted.


crumbsnatcher

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Re: will these wheels fit a kettle?
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2014, 04:14:39 PM »
I'm having a hard time picturing what all those parts look like. If any of you have any pictures of how it all comes together, please share. Thanks.


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