Milling a Flared Spoke Wagon Wheel on a Rotary Table

This video will show the process, setup and cutting of a wagon wheel with 8 flared spokes. Done manually on a rotary table on a vertical mill, the process and end result comes out nice.
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[@brettcoutermash2651]

From an aspiring machinist, you make it easier for us newer guys to be able to pull off a trick or two. Keep up the great work, and thank you for the excellent explanations.

[@anthonycash4609]

Spoken like a true teacher. I'm not going to show you how to finish without showing you how to start !!!! I've said it before teachers today need to take some lessons and pay attention to your videos. If they don't find themselves locked on and have learned something after watching how can they call themselves a teacher. Sure wish the world had more Joes in it.

[@joepie221]

Thats very flattering. Thank you.

[@johncollins719]

You made the right call showing the "simpler" spokes first...... Turns out it's not so simple after all. Thanks Joe! Still itching to see the curved spokes.

[@CalvinEdmonson]

This is the stuff you can only learn by using manual machines. CNC programming will get the job done but leaves the operator in the dark. Good work Joe.

[@garywalters4286]

Joe I've been making chips for 55 years and your still teaching me new tricks.Thanks a lot and don't quit making the videos. Again thank. Gary

[@itsaposcj5]

Great video Joe. Appreciate the information. I would love to see a video on the design, layout and calculations of the wheel for all the wheels you are going to do. For example how was the 8' starting offset determined, how was the total degrees of sweep at the outside diameter of the window determined, etc. Again love your videos. You are one of the few KZbinrs who actually explain the theory behind why you machine a certain way. Thank you.

[@joepie221]

Thank you. I am a firm believer that the 'how' becomes easier and clearer if you know the 'why'.

[@rodhenry4862]

Thank you Joe, again you showed us new (old) guys how to make something nice looking and why you performed some operations!

[@dudleycornman1624]

Borrowed a rotary table from a friend. I've made a couple simple things on it, but your timing is excellent. :)

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

It's so easy watching you do it! I have saved this video for later use when I try it myself and the shop warms up.

[@wilsont6651]

Next time I want to make a V-groove pulley that looks better than just a plain old pulley, I have the information to make it. Thanks for the instruction. Also, I enjoyed some of your Austin weather this week end. I came down to help my son for a bit. Was about 80 on Friday. When I got home this evening, it was 40. Probably be close to freezing in the morning. Sent my wife from Austin to Maine to visit our daughter. I don't think it will be above freezing while she is there.

[@ChrisB257]

Thanks as always Mr Guru - this stuff is simply invaluable. Nothing beats a demo to really be able to understand it all. It seems so easy when watched! Makes a super way to make a flywheel. Your contributions to practical knowledge are excellent Joe.

[@joepie221]

Thanks Chris. And thanks for the stickers. You made the wall !

[@Preso58]

Nice job Joe! I like the bead blast finish and the contrast it makes with the machined faces.

[@bugkiller5293]

Very impressive! I know to an experienced machinist like yourself this is routine. But for us newby's it is any thing but. I will be trying this when I get a chance. Of course I will have to watch this video a few more times before I attempt it. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us!!!!!!!!

[@guillermohernandez3252]

Thanks for take your time and your patience to share yours skills

[@joell439]

Joe, Can’t thumbs up enough 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Really appreciate explaining the defects and how to plan for them. We all have the opportunity to learn so much more when things don’t quite go perfect. All the best to you..... Joel

[@mattparker96]

Most informative video on rotary tables on the internet hands down!

[@joepie221]

Thanks. Stick around. 3 more coming.

[@edgarpryor3233]

Excellent, I could visualize the steps necessary for this one, but this will save me time applying them when I need it. Looking forward to the others.

[@Madmaxx600]

Joe, thanks so much for all your videos. I really love all your videos and lessons.

[@frijoli9579]

This is the way I learned machining. Love to see it reproduced!

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Very wise, i said three because i need to learn to make it for a project. Thanks for teaching the right way in small steps. Very exciting and fun! Thanks for sharing

[@peterjensen5443]

Thanks Joe, really wish I had these videos when I was teaching myself how to make parts with a rotary.

[@stacybelinskey2007]

I'm new to milling and just want to say thanks for all of the technical info from your channel it's been a great help of what to do not what to do and how to do things

[@joepie221]

Glad to help

[@ianmorcott3113]

Thanks Joe, I always look forward to your well produced educational videos. You are part of the community that is keeping the trades alive.

[@quinka2]

Great video Joe as usual, I love your presentations,thanks for all you do

[@ralphgould2783]

Joe, Thanks for doing this, my rotary table training is wanting and this helps.

[@alanmckibbin5862]

Thanks for this great tutorial, I always learn so much from your great teaching.

[@Rich1ab]

Really great tip about establishing a new zero point reference! Almost sounds like F1 cars in the background! Thanks Joe P! Hook ‘Em. Get after it!

[@DGB.]

Great video, as always. Looking forward to the next one.

[@thedrunkenpilot]

Hahah "Arachnid I know" on the board. Excellent content as always Joe Pie; very clear instruction. Also This Old Tony needs to get himself a sticker so he can send for that wall.

[@cameronmccreary4758]

Very nice rotary table work!

[@MegaChekov]

now i need a rotary table All the best from John in Texas

[@stevenjackson1815]

Thanks Joe, you made it look easy!!

[@MichaelLloyd]

This video makes me want to buy a mill. Unfortunately there's no room for a mill in my kitchen :o)

[@billythebake]

Michael Lloyd - how about the dining room? (I have been guilty of keeping a '76 Harley, a baker's shelf full of bike bits, and a hydraulic press in mine until a few months ago...)

[@dizzolve]

11:25 pretty cool annotation there with your "o" ..... super duper imposed

[@charlesaskings8440]

That's awesome I'm going to try it, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Hope to see you at the summer bash.

[@joepie221]

Checking air fares now.

[@bigdawgsbusa2]

Very nice the content was great Joe and yes without my cheat sheet I did forget which side on the line I was on lol

[@Tryin2FlyII]

Outstanding Joe!!!! tip of the o'l hat to ya Sir!!!! Such a PLEASURE to watch and learn Thanks so much my friend! and as Always TWO Thumbs UP!!!

[@bruceanderson9461]

Best teacher on the internet. Keep the videos coming! Thankful to have viewed all your videos... Bruce

[@joepie221]

Thanks Bruce.

[@bertjetolberg103]

No way Tom Lipton is the best teacher ( but Joe has better tricks)

[@joepie221]

@@bertjetolberg103 I met Tom last year. Nice guy. I like his channel. If you guys haven't checked it out. You should.

[@IBWatchinUrVids]

I wish you had more views, likes and subscribes. You deserve it.

[@ChrisUhlik]

I learn so much watching your channel. THANK-YOU!!

[@mk2cnc98]

Good has always, Joe.

[@miles32323]

Great work as always joe!

[@chrisj4570g]

Thanks for another great video Joe!

[@ericrichards5862]

Thanks for the tips Joe, Nice work

[@christurley391]

Bonus wheel. Thanks Joe.

[@johntenhave1]

Great teaching example, as always, I learnt again. Thanks Joe.

[@TheArsonsmith4242]

thank you so much for going through each of these. I was worried you were only going to end up doing the curved fan blade one and I was going to miss out on a lot of educational opportunity.

[@welcometothemachineshop466]

Excellent video! You make everything look so easy.

[@arminloesch2652]

Thanks Joe. I love your style. Great tutorials!

[@trailranger6602]

I tried to make this but ended up with the straight spoke version. I think watching this video 5 more times should do it. Even though I got it wrong, I learned a lot. Thanks for this, and all of your other videos!

[@joepie221]

Glad you benefit by the videos. Good luck.

[@alexmclennan3011]

Joe, you make it look easy.

[@guyloughridge4628]

Terrific training video. I’ll just have to watch it a few more times for all of it to sink in.

[@maciekm7953]

Thank You for sharing precious knowledge 👍

[@davemathews4339]

Love your stuff, Joe!

[@valveman12]

Machining Porn This is a great channel. Not only is there some theory, but lots of practical and helpful points.

[@tonys.6034]

nice, you have cnc but did it old school for demo. i very much like your thought process! thank you for sharing, I learned a bit from that

[@iangraham6730]

Excellent job as always Joe! 👍🏼 loving the sticker wall! I couldn't help but squint for an Abom79 😃

[@joepie221]

He used to subscribe to my channel, but either pulled his subscription or changed his settings. Not sure what happen.

[@jeffmays3608]

Another great vid. Thanks Joe!

[@Rustinox]

When i watch you doing, it always looks so easy. When i try it myself... euh... never mind.

[@joepie221]

Never be afraid to screw up. Its a strong teacher. If in doubt, keep the cutter above the part and trial run it.

[@jeffd4927]

Part came out nice! I like that sandblast finish with the shine technique / has a cool contrast.

[@joepie221]

Thanks. I wish I had micro control over that. You could get very creative.

[@tomherd4179]

Great work. That gives me some ideas for wheels.

[@sblack48]

Awesome (as usual) thanks Joe

[@ebayollis]

I'm learning so much from your videos...thank you!

[@joepie221]

Glad to help

[@gmortimer20031]

I learned to place datums on holes, or at least if not possible give the x-and y-coordinates of one of them. I learned to do this because if did wrong the gentleman from the machine shop used to come to my office and kick the shit out of me. My first ever drawing nearly put me in the ER, by the time I had finished my fourth I felt reasonably confident I would be able to walk the next day. With CNC, I guess much of that is a thing of the past, but there are things you can still do to help. One example is to put the widest possible tolerance on inside radii, allowing free choice of cutter.

[@skeeter50001]

Great, great lesson, Joe. Thanks

[@waynepetrevan]

Ha!! I do the masking tape "zero" all the time :) Nice work Joe

[@mtnphot]

Thank you. A good future reference if and when I get a rotary table.

[@sanjaysami4315]

Fantastic video. Great photography and knowledgeable commentary. Thank you.

[@joepie221]

Thanks. I have several rotary table videos if that is your preferred tool.

[@sanjaysami4315]

How would I find those ? I’d love to apprentice with you except I live halfway across the planet and I’m probably too old.

[@joepie221]

@@sanjaysami4315 By clicking on the bulldog picture, it should take you to my home channel and allow you to browse the video catalog.

[@cmguitar50]

Nice! At 11:26 The red "0" helped a lot :) For me the question "Where are your zeros?" resonates in my mind all the time..

[@fredgenius]

Thanks again Joe, nice vid.

[@ksaweryszykiedans5839]

That's impressive. Thank You for sharing your skills :). Best regards

[@craigtate5930]

Very cool lil project

[@TomChame]

Well done!

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Hi Joe, TFS that was pretty neat to watch and as always you make it look so easy n love the sand blasted look. Best Regards G :)

[@joepie221]

That blast and polish contrast does look good. It also covers surface scratches and deburrs the part.

[@plm2ajm]

Very nice work.

[@johnkolman219]

Great video. I have a few jobs coming up that are exactly this, so thank you.

[@copasetic216]

You are a beast joe. Thanks for the video.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Beautiful work!

[@joepie221]

Thanks. Its inspiration for my cannon wheels.

[@robertbeltowski2819]

Another great video, thank you.

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Setting at Grapevine Mall watching this,,,what a good day it is,,,and hoped the wife doesn't come out till I finish watching,,👍🙄😜

[@juyfjgfjhgfjugf4702]

thanks buddy, I really learn a lot from you !!

[@VladekR]

Just beautiful

[@joecnc3341]

Nice work, and proof that you can do a lot of work without CNC (but I would do it with CNC... )

[@DudleyToolwright]

That was informative and beautiful as well. Great series and I am enjoying your centering tool. I had to support the channel even though it might have been fun to make.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for that. Its a handy little tool to have in your arsenal.

[@daveticehurst4191]

Joe, at work our cnc guy would have cut the final diameter to depth in 1 go down to .004” left. Then just wobble the part off the scrap material. Thought you were going to do the same thing. Very small burr left to remove. We used to make multiple parts on a single sheet that way with holding bolts in the scrap areas. The machine had an aluminium sacrificial platform that tapped holes could be placed where required. Great tutorial as always.

[@joepie221]

I've seen and done that. Sometimes the part will lift up into the cutter and mark up the sides. Its a good process, but you have to be careful. Thanks for watching and checking in.

[@paulmorrey733]

Thanks Joe

[@baggerf14]

Awsome. Im going to try making one. Or two after i screw up the first one!

[@garyrhodes7089]

very good Joe thanks

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Thanks again. Sending this link to my colleague for evaluation. Coming to You.

[@joepie221]

Please do!

[@wint3rsmith42]

don't know about anyone else but i'm gonna have to watch that a couple more times

[@billhoffman5044]

This helps with some flywheels for model hit miss engine I am building. I drilled all holes using x,y coordinates but ended up turning table wrong direction and cut into spoke. Your method is better.

[@kgee2111]

Beautiful!

[@ilovewood79]

Wow, this was impressive. Looks like we all forgot what we learned when we were young and had no CNC and no calculators..

[@krazziee2000]

very cool , thanks for the lesson ..

[@MattysWorkshop]

Very interesting Joe but I could really see myself turning the table the wrong way and screaming why the hell did I do that then the learning curve would really set in, thanks for sharing I found this really interesting, looking for to the next example, cheers Matty in Australia 🇦🇺

[@worthdoss8043]

Excellent

[@mertonsilliker3686]

Joe is that ever neat, really cool

[@joepie221]

Take a look at the impeller video. Rotary table is very versatile.

[@mrc1539]

Thanks for another great video, now I can quit using my rotary table for a doorstop and put it on my mill 😉 !

[@copasetic216]

Mr C hell of a doorstop haha

[@Bowtie41]

Nice.I think I would chuck it in the lathe and taper turn from the center hub to the outer rim,then blast,on both sides.

[@rickbowen6929]

Well done Joe! They might look pretty good on your cannon..... Ha ha...... You could put some grooves in the outer wheel that contacts the ground for traction and call them your cannon mud riding wheels.