Changing wheel centres from 12stud tractor to fit 10stud truck.

In this video I change some tractor wheel rims from 12 stud to 10 stud.
The old centre hole had to be cut out bigger to make room for the new bolt pattern using the gas torch and a simple home made circle cutter. After cutting out and cleaning up with the grinder, the new 10 stud pattern was drawn up in CAD and then cut out of 15mm plate on the cnc plasma.
The new centre was test fitted onto a spare axle in the yard.
The centres were then ground up making a clean surface to weld, the paint ground off by wheel rims, centres laid in and measured to make sure that they were in the middle then tack welded into position.
The brake drum was then test fitted to check for clearance before fully welding in on both sides.
Thanks for watching!
Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@gav2759]

Nah, people don't bring you nice simple jobs, they do those themselves. Thanks for posting.

[@kbye5323]

Another great video! Keep them coming and looking forward to seeing what machines you have on the way.

[@petegraham1458]

Another nicely done alteration,looks to be a four wheel axel set are you doing two more or was it because these two are fitted with brake drums. I see your Dad in the background again would love some time to hear the history of your farm workshop and his history of the farm . Nice looking Shorthorns you have raised pass that on to your Dad too.

[@colinm.7962]

Do you ever start to think that all the local farmers have a WhatsApp group where they sit around in the evenings laughing and discussing what difficult and obscure job they can get you to do next ? Snowball Engineering. Often copied but never equaled. Love the videos. Many thanks.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Well done, Ollie. Always enjoy seeing your problem solving process. Thanks for taking us along!

[@marctunney3743]

He's a pro love to watch when I get fit he is one of the first stops to shake his hand real top man

[@yeagerxp]

Do not worry about all jobs being exciting, Anything and everything you do is a window into the real world of engineering, repair, refurbishing. It is all good. Excellent work Oliver👍👍👍. Thank you for sharing. Be safe 🇨🇦

[@richarddey6793]

Keep them videos coming fella, always a pleasure to watch a pro overcoming another problem, quality job

[@johnwarwick4105]

Customer must be building a monster truck with those rims 😳. Looks like if it was easy he would have done it himself. Just your average bank holiday for the self employed 😂😂 well done great job

[@theessexhunter1305]

Nice, I fixed a New Holland 41' header on bank holiday the bracket where the out side cone was bent to ~~~k had to cut it off and re build it..not easy lol

[@christopherforster6555]

I bet your back aches after that job well done lovely job .

[@BruceBoschek]

Those rims are enormous! Enjoyed watching your take on this job. As always very well done. Looking forward to seeing the new machines! I have ideas of what at least one might be, but I'll be patient and wait and see. Thanks for another excellent video!

[@kenwood8665]

Enjoyed this video very much. Thank you

[@pauldensley5459]

Another good video. Would be nice to see some of the stuff, you make, mend and modify in action.

[@dannywooster8166]

Cheers from the mid north coast of NSW Australia

[@ChrisSherlock]

Good job there! Sounds like you have plenty of 'interesting' jobs lined up for the future too.

[@alandawson2813]

Hello from NZ, Another awesome video. From the kiwi.

[@ianm1470]

Another nice project mate that didn’t involve blood sweat and tears this time lol. Can’t wait to see the two new machines Xmas has come early.

[@passenger6735]

It's a nice tribute getting comments from all over the world. People love the variety of jobs and with each one comes a different set of problems to be solved. You seem to be doing ok. Well done.

[@TonyFromSydney]

COR BLIMEY PROPER JOB MY OLD CHINA!!!... Great video as usual. CEE and ABOM are okay, but your the best. Interesting jobs, rustic ingenuity, good commentary honest hard work, cute farm animals and CAD designs.. cee nor abom ain't got no plasma cutter...

[@snowballengineering]

Thanks!

[@astravanmk2]

You get a really wide cross section of jobs in. You master them all. Well done sir!

[@stevegauld8456]

Easy compared to the line boring job, but can't deny you love a head scratch! 😂

[@jons6125]

Whatever your hourly rate is its not enough

[@nineoclockhero]

Making do wi wat ya got, is the mother of invention. 👍

[@chrisc4088]

Very cool. I am surprised that the hole pattern didn’t need to be put in with higher precision. Nice work

[@petessite]

reminds me of when i was on the land , we ran everything on terra tyre , ol chap was obsessed with em , didnt do any good , always making centres for differant wheels , , didnt have niceplasma to cut round ,but i did all right , great videos ,keep at it regards from essex

[@johnlee8231]

Always exciting to get some new equipment. Looking forward to seeing what it is.

[@AdelinoGambiarras]

Nice job well done, I got smiler this to do on my tractor but not that bigger rims, is the front Wells of a Honda 5518 tractor.

[@MokesEnd]

Got recommended to visit your channel by Watch Wes Work. Pleased to see your work - I did the same thing with my 300Tdi fergy rear wheels, but my cheapo chinese plasma cutter worked on those!

[@snowballengineering]

Welcome to the channel. I have a Nissan td27d power fergy and half built daihatsu 2.8 powered fergy

[@billdoodson4232]

Well, following along with a comment trend; greetings from West Yorkshire. Nice little job. Its amazing how well the old plasma cuts with a new nozzle. My little R-Tech arrived a couple of weeks ago, still not got it set up.

[@stuartmccall5474]

Reminds of the saying, "Improvisation is the mother of invention". Many on KZbin can do good work with a full workshop full of machine tools and equipment, much fewer can do the same working with what they have got, an entirely different ball game.

[@phil6465]

Nice job. What size tyre is going on that rim?

[@snowballengineering]

710’s I think

[@phil6465]

@@snowballengineering You’ll be glad your not having to fit them!🤣

[@PAINFOOL13]

Thanks Oliver. Be here waiting for the next interesting vid.👍🏻🌟

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, that was a good job,the cnc plasma does a good job especially on the stud holes and 15mm plate, it was good to see a bit of farm life to mate, have a great week, cheers

[@anxietyislandllc]

Hello from the Seattle area! Love your content. It's absolutely fascinating!

[@snowballengineering]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@BrucePierson]

That was another interesting and slightly tricky job. You sure get a variety of work in. This one was an easy one after that last one you did. You really know how to use that CAD program, I've never been able to work out how to use one.

[@malcolmbennett3907]

Good job young man!! Love the farming interludes. 👍

[@harveylong5878]

Adapt and overcome get the job done. fancy tools would be nice but gotta work with what you have. those wheels probably better then what customer couldve bought anyway

[@jimsvideos7201]

Pain in the bum job? Long weekend? Of course they're going to call you 😅

[@jonmarshall64]

What is the CAD program you are using?

[@snowballengineering]

Onshape

[@jonmarshall64]

@@snowballengineering thank you

[@klaasdebaas007]

Again, nice job problem solving.👍

[@hownow8442]

Wow Oliver these jobs you get are crazy! Well it makes for exciting videos and shows off your brilliant work. You saved that person some £ ! Keep up the good work!

[@mingthemerciless6855]

Good job solving skills. Yes, I think you can make a rotary table for welding would bve a cool project. Cheers.

[@michaelkato642]

your creativity is going to set you up for the solutions to your customers strange request ... this one was a good example....very well done.....new machines..... exciting news

[@b.malnit8983]

Can’t wait to see your new machines. 🙏🏻

[@brianwatson9789]

I love watching this guy. Just amazing what he can do. Love it. Keep up the great work and content!

[@timtim2451]

I really appreciate your videos. Like it that you are explayning what your thoughts are. Keep on.

[@haydenc2742]

Holy Snikeys! Those rims are insane! Super cool on the mod! Keep em coming!!!!

[@I2YANx]

Can you post weld settings for each material you do, would really help for learning context of each job

[@TheRossi48]

Muito bom! Abraços do velho professor do Brasil.

[@jdmccorful]

Lookin real good! Thanks for the time you give us.Enjoyed!

[@thecraftiekiwi4919]

great work as always fella! is your mig a remote wire feed model?

[@snowballengineering]

Yes it is.

[@frodehau]

What tolerance is good enough for roundness when doing a job like this?

[@markfiges999]

A ''nice easy job'' for once Snowy, keep troshing and take care.

[@marcelovidal4023]

Engine rebuild... will be great

[@MMetalworks]

Nice job What drowning software you use ?

[@richmiller7834]

I recently found your channel and must say its first rate viewing. I'm in the UK and been watching western truck and repair, onfire welding and IC weld and your'e up there with them in my eyes. thanks for sharing your stuff with us....

[@snowballengineering]

Thanks!

[@mrlithium69]

@7:30 you need a die grinder with a large round carbide bit to cut those radiuses in, instead of the large grinder, now @8:18 you can see the cuts are so uneven = because of the tool used.

[@jtg2737]

Hello from San Antonio, TEXAS!

[@epamanonda1]

If you think the new machine is exiting, I'm beside miself waiting to see what it is.😊

[@mikeroutledge6929]

Nice one mate, i see there is some nice old iron on the farm too, tw20 and International 1255 ?

[@grahamkahabka66]

Your ingenuity is so impressive.

[@shugie97]

Can imagine these will be for a dung spreader to fit wider tyres

[@MrBanzoid]

Great vid! Duly liked, subscribed and busy binge watching.

[@snowballengineering]

Welcome aboard!

[@gbentley8176]

Good work and very healthy looking cattle.

[@jamest.5001]

Those would look awesome on a Chevy Z-71! 😆

[@graemewhite5029]

Interesting to see you draw out a simple CAD file, I'm a computer numpty, can only just manage KZbin ! New machines are gonna be a hydraulic metal worker and a new flint spark gun !

[@snowballengineering]

A new spark gun definitely needs to be on the list! 😆

[@RalfyCustoms]

Happy days Oliver mate, thats a job well done

[@LockPickingCoalMiner]

Nice job thanks for sharing!

[@alansmith5690]

Another great video thanks. A handy thing when entering dimensions into Onshape is to enter it as a formula to save having to do the arithmetic in your head. So enter your 505mm as 505/2 to get your 252.5mm radius. You can add subtract and multiply and other fancy things that are beyond me!

[@snowballengineering]

Great tip!

[@alanrichardson1672]

​@@snowballengineeringYou can do the same arithmetical shenanigans in Fusion 360, just for info 👍

[@bartdereu9267]

What CAD software is this ? seems intersting.

[@kennyjohnson5804]

Hello Oliver from Oklahoma USA....another great video! Definitely outside the box on your thinking. Keep up the good work.

[@johnmclean9446]

A really talented young man who i wouldnt hesitate to give work to if needed,keep the enjoyable videos coming

[@ruthbees7214]

Nice job well thought out as usual. Loved the Ford tractor passing your workshop door. Was it a Ford TW 25 or 35? Thanks Ruth😁❤

[@OfficeLinebacker-FJB]

Great job from Texas.

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Your shop is alot like mine, never know what's coming through the door, I like being challenged I do more machine work than fabrication but love both, great video, new sub..

[@ronaldvanotten6812]

Hi Oliver! I am always amazed by your ingenuity and skills. Your work looks great! Ron...

[@bmlennox]

do you have a DRO on your mill? Some of them have a circle function for drilling holes.

[@snowballengineering]

Not yet.

[@mongoose388]

Some guys on KZbin have a shop full of tools and no real work. You have lots of work and minimum tools, but always get the job done. I love this channel and wish you much success.

[@johnvanhal2450]

Love the work you do. Love those heavy guitar riffs you choose as well! To me you don't have to speed up the plasma cutter sequences...😂 Thanks for all.

[@alanrichardson1672]

Fantastic well thought-out superb quality work as usual. Nice to see the CAD setup and the cows😂

[@jamesbrewer7800]

What program are you using to create your dxf’s to go in to sheet cam please Thanks

[@snowballengineering]

Onshape

[@jamiebuckley1769]

exellent job there bud. i really enjoy your content. thumbs up.

[@snowballengineering]

Much appreciated

[@theoldbigmoose]

You sure make good use of your CNC cutting tables. They make work like this do able.

[@AW-Services]

Hmmm new machines?? Water jet CNC plasma & separate 3 phase plasma cutter

[@thepagan5432]

Good going, so happy that you didn't encounter any real headaches. Job looks great. Thanks for posting 👍

[@TechOne7671]

Good job mate, still a good watch even if it’s only a wheel centre. I got two quad wheels at an auto jumble to use the tyres on my lawn tractor, the wheels didn’t fit so I swapped the tyres over as I needed the use of them but now you have given me a winter project to adapt the wheels to fit. Looking forward to your other videos. All the best.

[@hornetboy3694]

Awesome video, great work. Thank you Oliver

[@dasdasdatics420]

I thought it would've been better to cut the new ring c/w the stud holes and then cut the hole in the rim disc (centre) to fit the new ring so it fits flush, then grind the channel between the 2 pieces to form a groove to aid the welding. Bearing in mind that electric arc weld is actually casting new metal into the groove (which may be harder and brittle compared with the rest of the wheel) and the last thing it needs is any sudden shocks which could cause cracking. I'd be interested to hear from others.

[@sackvilleweldingservices]

Top job there young man!

[@andyscott2806]

Another brilliant video Olly keep em coming 👍👍

[@krisbrzezina2289]

If the job was easy everybody would be doing it top work again mate

[@walterverlaan1286]

As always, great video!

[@marctrossbach6560]

Nicely done! Always fun to watch you figure out your plans to fix things

[@robertstewart7744]

I like the way your always thinking 10 steps ahead. Great skills.

[@johnpope4464]

Just the way I would have done it

[@shadymaint1]

I would have put the adapter plates on the inside of the wheel. Excellent video as always.

[@lovejcdc]

Great video brother, you always do a fantastic job.

[@gerryboard6615]

Nice job. Well thought out.

[@jamesmcauslan1347]

Nicely done 👍. I'd like to know what machine they were going on ??

[@snowballengineering]

An iveco wagon with a spreader fitted on the back I think.

[@jamesmcauslan1347]

Ah makes sense now, seen a bin waggon converted to a massive dung spreader a few years ago at the royal highland show.

[@George-rw8ej]

Well done young man I’m impressed by you and the work you do