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Mardi Gras Parade Floats

    When loaded these floats can way 15,000 pounds and they roll on antique wooden wheels. Repairing these wheels is as much an art as building the floats

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The Master Wheelwright

First Shot's Shop @ Gonzales

These wheels are 34" x 4" with 3" spokes and a 5/8" tire.

     Tire cupping                                                                                                  

  Metal Fatigue

Old tire is not true and should be replaced. In this case the wood in the wheel is still good and can be planed with a curved planer.