Building a wooden steering wheel from scratch! The Renobug gets some bling!😂

[@ratrodsafrica]

Unfortunately a frigging gremlin caused the video to temporarily freeze at the 35:23 mark. Audio carries on, but the visuals only come back at 38:25. Sorry about that! And screw you Murphy!

[@martinmurphy3868]

Who is that taking my name in vain Martin Murphy Thats great work Diff Its lekka

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@martinmurphy3868 its an African one!😂

[@ishsiriram6646]

I give Murphy credit for at least being consistant...lol

[@RoadsterLoverMedia]

Matters not how we say the words.We are speaking international hotrod.

[@ROBByJONEs-2]

i like clock watchin while gettin merry..when the clock stopd i start drinkin double time .. youre incredible at anything you put your mind to sir

[@johnosborne7637]

Better looking than store bought, nice job.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[@LeonardMagnusson]

i never knew what it took to make a"good" cabinet until i made some. it's a lot of work.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Fine woodworking takes a lot of time🙂

[@Franknberrie]

I like your anti cancer sign! I am your age and recently cancer ate my lower jaw, it was replaced with the Fibula bone from my left leg in a 15 hour long surgery. So..Fork..cancer

[@williamerentfro9543]

Sorry to hear about that that brother. Stay strong!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Holy cow brother! What a story! Truly hope things are better

[@scottcates]

Div is a surgeon with that plasma cutter and his misses will treasure that wheel. Guaranteed.

[@tryphontournesol427]

Cool steering wheel and nice display of woodworking tools and cratmanship. This episode was like watching Louis Sauzedde working on hot rods :)

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! I don't know of him though...

[@scottcates]

@@ratrodsafrica Tales From a Shipwright. A wooden boat builder from the Northeast USA

[@ratrodsafrica]

@scottcates I'm gonna check it out, thanks

[@ronwalsh]

Love the look of the yellow wood, and watching you create the wheel was amazing. I have a Les Leston wheel on my MGB that I found in a junkyard. Luckily, I was able to stabilize the wood on the wheel. Now it is the best looking thing on the car.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@Paul_D_Lashley]

I had a knife my uncle made me with an iron wood handle. I carried that thing all over Iraq until the airport in Atlanta “lost my baggage” Africa has some beautiful hardwood species.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, Ironwood has beautiful grain! Difficult wood to work with.

[@ginfizz20]

You talents in all facets of DIY world, just amaze me. I have out lived you, but all may experiences can't add up to your talent in even one of those aspects. "lac-a-won my friend" (or how ever you say it.)

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man. Have a "lekka" one! (there's the spelling for you 🙂)

[@martinharris5017]

Homemade is best! A beautiful unique ShWMBO-steerer with "a shiny surprise" ;) Great craftmanship as always Diff.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Appreciate it! It was fun to make.

[@craigbowley6783]

NOONE else should even have an opinion on how you build ANYTHING! Or what you build it out of! Your project! Your way!

[@ratrodsafrica]

I hear you, but we are all entitled to an opinion. As long as criticism is constructive, one can learn from it.🙂

[@pete.b4197]

Man ho makes start to finish himself is mastermaker with his artwork!! I lovet!! Thank you,Sir!!, for shearing this! Beautiful!! 100times better what factory secunda shit is today!! Everything is secuna's even trillbits are shit what is offer on the shops! Oldtimes everything are better what today is!! Oldschoolers is the best!!! Everything good for you and on your future!!👌👍☺️✌️✴️🇫🇮🍀☀️🌻

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@robertstevison1448]

Lol great minds think alike brother !!! The brass brads 😂

[@frankschwartz7405]

Hey Diff! Glad to see you continuing to thrash around, and making things for the Renobug. Thanks for the video.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for watching man, glad you liked it!

[@isgakederies4193]

Hi Diff, lekka one. COMMENTS all taken/said, you are bestowed, very inspiring. Always 💯%🙏 Love & Respect to Wife and you & family.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Appreciate it man, thanks for the kind words! 🙏

[@TheSandman614]

Thank you sir! Your videos are excellent, your explanations don't need video(but we like seeing you as well), and your projects are second to none!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Appreciate that! It's nice to hear that you enjoy the videos.

[@rvbjr]

Looks great! This is the second steering wheel I've watched you create and I'll watch the next one too. Watching a true master craftsman at work never gets old.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for the compliments! Glad you enjoy the process.

[@stevenlloyd5705]

Who needs CNC machines when you have a Diff. Great skills and a cracking wheel. I think the lady is going to love it. Have a Lekka one.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks, you too!

[@tezsullivan6048]

You never cease to amaze me with your ingenuity Diff. Fantastic work as always. Have a great weekend buddy👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! Have a lekka one yourself

[@ВадимШаталов-ь8ы]

The Last of the Mohicans. Old School.

[@twintype]

Looks great, that yellow wood 🪵👌 🔥. Steak for dinner tomorrow 😅

[@ratrodsafrica]

Haha, I hope so!😆

[@curthall4096]

That was so Cool watching You build that Steering Wheel! I'm sure the Misses will Love it!

[@844metalman]

Nice work Diff... Glad you are back at it on the Renobug...

[@ratrodsafrica]

Appreciate it, it's good to be back working on it.

[@jdeedai]

renobug time nice😉

[@rickhay9782]

I love the new steering wheel brother, the whole car is fast becoming one of my favorite builds Dif...you rock, sir !!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! Glad you like it!

[@keithk2926]

Dif you are a man of many Hats 👍cheers from California

[@TheOldaz1]

Lovely job on the steering wheel. Thanks Div.

[@MrMadkaw400]

Well done diff and I find the old tools are the best

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Old tools are the best, I agree!

[@Greg-x8g]

Hi guys did great job on wheel love seeing your shows every time so so cool 😎

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@robertmorrison886]

Great work diff 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@rattedbug5003]

Awesome skills Div a man comfortable in both worlds of wood and steel. 👍

[@raychambers3646]

Well if she doesn't like it , pop in the post to me in the U K and I'll fit to my kit car ,lol.Nice job Dif didn't expect anything else .

[@robertstevison1448]

It's already awesome !!!!! Just alittle extra character

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@joecioe8566]

The wheel looks great, and the blonde wood looks great with the yellow car. We appreciate you Diff.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you, brother!

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent work Div I think your Wife will love it And Hopefully you get some good eats

[@ratrodsafrica]

Appreciate it, I'm hoping so too!🙂

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother .

[@ratrodsafrica]

You're welcome!🙂

[@barryjorrie]

Love it brother! You talk about not liking chrome, I have a 1971 Honda that I picked up in Bakersfield California that has so much chrome, but that was the thing back then right. Those 60's choppers, man I still see a lot out here. Can you remember the movie "Easy Rider"

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yeah, remember it well. I've done the chrome thing back in the day😅

[@eddiealford3579]

Good job on the steering wheel Mr Diff that looks good 👍 I believe the Wife will love it pretty sharp

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! I sure hope she likes it! 😁

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

This was worth the watch. Very nice job and suits the car 👌 🇨🇦 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@robbollom7396]

dig the wooden steering wheel Div....I reckon theres a few more good suppers from SWMBO.....hahaha

[@ratrodsafrica]

I hope so! 😅

[@30brighter]

Thanks Div! I really enjoyed this one

[@ratrodsafrica]

Appreciate that! I’m stoked to hear you liked it!

[@andygreen1811]

Thanks Diff you have inspired me to build a steering wheel.Great channel one of my favourites.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Awesome man! Go for it!

[@sivapayen9173]

Brilliant work sir , your capentry and woodworking skills are top notch

[@alanpaulick7815]

Well done boet.You build that lekka steering wheel with love for your wife. Take care and thanks for sharing.

[@Lituta]

Awesome steering wheel! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! Glad you like it!

[@TrixedOut]

Another beautiful piece of art! Great job! Believe it or not, I actually sat and listened to the audio section that didn't have video!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for that! And sorry about that mishap that somehow sneaked in

[@anthonybautovic7202]

No Diff thank you for showing us what a little imagination and sweat can make. That’s a steering wheel fit for a king or a queen for your setting

[@gunnarmalmstrom59]

Beutifull piece of steeringweel you have made. And thanks for the time you offer 👌🤗

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks and pleasure

[@sufferedenuf]

As always, excellent!

[@garygerard4290]

well thought out and explained thanks for posting this

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@johnrodger1968]

There's nothing wrong with beans and toast Diff ,it's the only thing my wife can't burn LOL. keep up the good work mate!!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Haha! I'm thankful for any meal😅

[@jamessawyer4625]

it was fun to see you build the steering whee. Great job amd it looks better than you could buy. you made it...

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@karlalton3170]

Great job Diff looks Awesome mate 😎😎🤘🤘

[@ratrodsafrica]

Appreciate it, man!

[@RickyGreen-t7s]

Nice work as usual 👍👍👍👌

[@paulmcmain1760]

Glad to see you back in the shop

[@cayminlast]

Sjoe! Die oubaas is n' slim bliksem ne'. Excellent job, looks amazing.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Sy vrou is slimmer. Wel, sy dink so...😂

[@daveglick5152]

nice job as always. you are the man Diff. lots of talent. cheers

[@ratrodsafrica]

10% talent, 90% persistence 🙂

[@user-lj1hi4xh6o]

Div . the steering wheel looks awesome . You also show the technique to use the plasma cutter and it can be done without fancy tools ,that’s the way I look at things, thank you sir

[@ratrodsafrica]

The KISS principle right!😀

[@gazzafloss]

Hey Div, back in the mid 60's when I was building VW bugs, I used to cut down the original steering wheels to 12-13" diameter, they are still light steering at that dia. Nice job you've done there mate, I couldn't ever work that good with wood, my old Woodwork teacher at high school used to tell me that "I was the worst thing to happen to timber since the Termite". Cheers mate, 👍👍👍👍🦘🦘🦘🦘

[@ratrodsafrica]

Haha! Thanks man. Yes, I agree those dia are ok.

[@joejewett8546]

As always, great video showing us a great project!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome evening brother from another country it's all good you got this !!!!!! She will be very happy with the end result 😂

[@dannypeter6565]

Beans and toast? at least you were still getting fed. Another great project Diff with great results. You will be eating good tonight. Thanks for sharing

[@duaneglover9283]

Keep up the great work, two thumbs up

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man!

[@dragontattooee]

I hope SWMBO is happy with the result, great video Div, have a great day

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks boet. We still have to find out what she thinks...

[@donaldhalls2189]

It's looking like a professional job, be stronger than you one's they used to sell, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, have a Lekka one

[@ratrodsafrica]

Can't be professional, nobody paid me to make it!😂

[@donaldhalls2189]

@@ratrodsafrica 😅🤣

[@icbtech01]

Too bad about the video freezing, but it's great to see some woodworking in there along with metal fabricating. You can tell from your chisel work that you haven't lost any of your woodworking skills, they're just as awesome as your metalworking skills! Well done, beautiful choice of wood too!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@flatworm00]

Your talents never cease to amaze me! The steering wheel turned out beautiful!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you, brother!

[@richcaseaxon]

About halfway through I was going to comment why not just use the sample black steering wheel rather than make a new one. Having waited till the end I now know why. Looks great. Cheers!

[@Immigranteddie]

Nice job .The hands of a tradesman . Whenever I see the videos of the so called top name car builders and I look at their pretty soft hands I wonder who is doing the work for them in the background.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! I also wonder about that. Fake stuff...

[@gobinsura]

Not really, they make gloves you know?

[@willwade1101]

Toast & beans, huh? Seams you forgot the number 1 rule of marriage. Happy wife, happy life!

[@AlanPitt-y3n]

You are a craftsman in every manner well done 👍🏼🛠

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@markrobertson9015]

Yeah I guess it happens. Lol I will see the results later when you show it in another video. It looked like it turned out very nice. Take care brother.

[@Jools-j2l]

Right at the end the sanding clock screen froze and i never got to actually see it finished!..im sure it was lovely but never saw it!

[@ratrodsafrica]

A technical glitch that somehow slipped in! The video comes back at the 38:29 mark. Sorry about that, trying to fix it!

[@cliveburton8992]

Fast forward a bit. You'll see the end product.

[@bdg77]

The color came out very nice! Looks great! 🎉

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@garylietz6305]

Nice piece of work.......thanks.

[@mixerman1]

That wheel is a beauty. Lekka Diff!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man!

[@DonKin-om7yr]

I think it looks beautiful, but it is mamma who needs to be happy with it, don't forget to mention the loving care that went into it !

[@KennethThornhill]

Love the Reno Bug it looks cool .The wheel is great , I would have done a yellow wood center but I like your's as well great work .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Maybe the wife wants a different center...

[@robertstevison1448]

Would look awesome with some brass brads in it lol !!! I know it sounds like I'm getting to technical with it but it's an original one of a kind work of art lol 😂

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Great job on that steering wheel, it turned out beautiful. I tried making one once and my router grabbed some end grain and snapped the wood piece off and throw it across the shop.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Yeah, one has to be careful with end grain, especially on wood species with a coarse grain.

[@raymondantonio4145]

Very cool custom touch to your wife’s Renobug, hope she likes it, maybe the beans & toast was a hint to get back on her car after going off on your boy’s holiday! Lol Enjoyed the video as always Diff! Take care my brother and sister too!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Definitely! 😂

[@macgyverm109r]

You truly have skills in more than just metal

[@michaelanderson3771]

Love the wooden steering wheel. You have given me the confidence to make my own from Aussie redgum. I will add brass rings at the joins for that little extra touch. Your yellowwood looks awesome.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes man! Go for it! That redgum will look great.

[@michaelanderson3771]

@@ratrodsafrica forgot to ask but what thickness was the steel sheet ? 3.0 mm??

[@ratrodsafrica]

@michaelanderson3771 yes, I used 3mm mild steel

[@seanwilliams3377]

I like it!

[@PedroMelendez-x8h]

I am old school love it keep up the good job your doing brother

[@ratrodsafrica]

OG's rule!🙂

[@MervTen-ms8bd]

You sir are realy a true craftsman bloody unreal looks fabulous dude

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@PRP84CAR]

Diff Love the homemade steering wheel I have a wood one in my ride When the chrome wore out I sanded and painted it so it had the additude that i was wanting Keep up the awesome work way down there

[@richardoerter9928]

Div, Rick here, your SOS brother from Wyoming. Glad to see you in the shop creating. I'm sure the misses is going to appreciate the craftsmanship as much as your viewers do.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Rick! I hope she will like it too 🙂

[@h-j.k.8971]

Top knot-ch job Diff, I have allways wondered how they bend tree wood into tight circles.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Haha, sharp! There are actually methods for bending wood. One involves steaming the wood until it's more pliable, the other is laminating where the wood is cut into thin strips that can bend and then clamped and glued together against a form

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

Thanks for sharing.i would proudly bolt that beautiul wheel in my belair

[@whatzthis64]

Diff you are so talented, it looks amazing, I’m sure your wife will love it. Brian…

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Brian! 10% talent, 90% persistence🙂

[@jefferyhamilton8099]

I’m here in the states and I look forward to every video

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for your support!

[@LeonardMagnusson]

thank you for bringing me along.

[@ratrodsafrica]

You are welcome!

[@cobusvanniekerk83]

Very nice job Diff

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you like it!

[@jackwheeler8814]

You are doing a great work. Your builds are so cool.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you like them!

[@rossdrawantz7253]

Good to see a craftsman at work !

[@lesorcierharleyus5543]

Very good job man respect!!😘😍👍🤘

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks a lot!

[@Mr_Cantankerous]

Making the car and steering wheel for your wife, how could you forget the centre was called a Boss. 🤣

[@ratrodsafrica]

🤣

[@DanCary-fu9vl]

I love it. I have wanted to build the exact thing for my Austin A40. I have few old steering wheels to modify but you have given me good tips and methods. Thanks. Dan from Oregon

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad if it can help. Go for it!

[@tintat2]

I so enjoy watching you create--- Thanks Dif!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@mikeobrien5004]

I always wait anxiously for every episode .keep it up mate .i always get laugh and a smile .love what you do.currently im building my own mobility scooter .being old school petrol head at 63 years of age .its deffinatly a v8 mobility scooter .mike from new zealand.cheers diff

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cheers Mike! Glad you enjoy the videos. 🍻