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Wooden Hub Cannon Wheel Enlargements & Specifications

(Please note that the pictures below have not been altered/improved or enhanced, (Other than cropped). They are what was taken directly at the Amish craftsmen's shop or trade show.)

These Cannon wheels are designed to look like the civil war era cannon

wheels. They have 14 spokes,and a heavier wooden hub. They

also have more "dish" and can support a great deal of weight.

If you are looking for an extremely strong, solid

wheel, look no further.

The 24" dia. and has a 1

1/4" wide rim/tire. The hub

is 5 1/4" long and 3 7/8" in

diameter. A 7/8" hub hole.

The 30" dia. has a 1 1/2"

wide rim/tire, with a 1 1/2" -

2" dish. The hub is 6 7/8"

long and 5 1/4" in diameter,

with a 7/8" hub hole.

The 36"dia. is 1 1/2" wide

rim/tire. The hub is 8 1/4"

long and 61/2" in diameter

with a 1 1/4" hub hole

A 7/8" hub hole has

been drilled in the

center of the hub

on the 24" & 30" wheels, and a 1 1/4" hub hole on the 36", and right now has a black pipe in the bore.

Depicted are the 3 sizes of cannon wheels. Hub size difference is quite visable.

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CUSTOMER PHOTOS OF PROJECTS USING OUR CANNON WHEEL

Bob Kutzenberger of VA said:

I purchased a set of custom 20-inch cannon wheels from you to build a 1/3 scale 1841 six pound cannon.

I have been working on this cannon on and off ever since that time, and have finally reached a point where it is completely functional, but not yet finished (painted). Final finishing/painting is going to have to wait for Spring and warmer weather! The scale worked out to be in the range of .351, or slightly larger than 1/3 scale.

In the meantime, I thought I'd send you a couple of pictures of the project as it stands today. It is 100% functional (A real hoot to shoot!) and complete with sponge rods, rammers, worm, linstock, hand spikes, and sponge bucket. God willing and the creek don't rise, I'll send you another picture after I get things painted this coming Spring.

Thank you for providing the wheels. They are beautiful!

NEW: We now have
an option of instead
of screws being used
to fasten the metal
tire more securely
on the wheel, 3/16"
bolts are available
with flat heads
that go through the rim/fellows and adds
far more strength
to the wheels as well
as makes it look more authentic. (Choose
option during
ordering.)