How to Make Wooden Wagon Wheels

Wooden toys are great for young children because they are durable and many can be made rather than bought. A wooden wagon is a toy sure to be treasured by little girls and little boys alike. However, a wagon without wheels is just a box. You can make wooden wagon wheels easily.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• String Pencil Ruler Plywood Drill Jigsaw Sandpaper

Making Wooden Wagon Wheels

1. Cut a piece of string slightly longer than half the desired diameter of your wheel.

2. Tie one end of the string around a pencil and pin the other end of the string to your plywood with your finger.

3. Pull the pencil until the string is taunt and trace a circle around your finger, this is the outline of your wooden wagon wheel.

4. Drill a hole big enough for your jigsaw blade to fit through, just outside the outline for your wheel.

5. Cut out your wooden wheel with your jigsaw and sand the rough edges. Remember to cut carefully, your wheel needs to be as close to perfectly round as possible.

6. Locate the center of your wheel and drill a hole just big enough to fit a screw through it so that the wheel can be attached to your wagon.