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Hellerlj · 10-29-2015, 08:45 AM

I have come up with a fairly nice Banjo Steering wheel, but the rim
needs to be restored....

Can any of you recommend someone you know that does this kind
of work ???

Any and All Leads or Help will be much appreciated

Thanks....Les in Minnesota

You can email directly if you like...sometimes it saves a bit of time

Lawson Cox · 10-29-2015, 11:57 AM

DO IT YOURSELF. It is not all that difficult. Look in the archives for postings on that subject. By all means, use PC7 as the repair medium. I have done a couple of them myself, and they turned out great.

Ken Bull · 10-30-2015, 10:50 AM

Eastwood has a nice Kit with instructions.

bbrust · 10-30-2015, 11:30 AM

I started with a badly cracked wheel and used PC7. It's not a hard job, enlarge the cracks, apply the mixture and a lot of shaping and sanding as I recall.

Before

After

Lawson Cox · 10-30-2015, 04:42 PM

Nice job. Good on you.

rotorwrench · 10-30-2015, 04:59 PM

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If recasting is what you want, there are several listed if you google but they are expensive. If it is just cracked, I'd try the PC7 epoxy.

Marvin/TN · 10-30-2015, 08:06 PM

You can find PC7 at Ace Hardware, saw some on display last week.

G.M. · 10-31-2015, 08:53 AM

When filling cracks with PC7 I use an air tool with a thin cut off wheel.
Cut down to the 3/8" steel ring, make it about 3/16" wide and drill 1/8"
holes in both sides of the slots. Work the PC7 into the holes with a small
screw driver. Over fill the slot slightly, wet your finger and smooth the
joint leaving it slightly humped in the center. Sand smooth and prime
with a good 2 part primer. G.M.

cuzncletus · 10-31-2015, 09:07 AM

I started one using JB Weld. Should I take this out and start over with PC7?

G.M. · 10-31-2015, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuzncletus

I started one using JB Weld. Should I take this out and start over with PC7?

JB Weld may work but not sure how it bonds to the wheel. I tried it
on the first wheel I did but found it to runny. The PC7 I believe bonds
good and may be a little flexible so it don't crack. I have never had a
problem with PC7 and I always drill 1/8" holes any place used to key
it together. G.M.

rotorwrench · 10-31-2015, 10:47 AM

PC7 is a "putty like" epoxy resin mix and is easier to work than a more liquid like epoxy resin. If you had good results with the JB weld then put a leever on it and leever alone.

totto · 10-31-2015, 08:14 PM

I used the kit from Eastwoods for my '34 pickup and the PC-7 worked great!! The "book/instruction" manual was very helpful and worth purchasing from Eastwoods as well.

wspiker · 11-02-2015, 11:49 AM

I used JB Weld. I felt the 'runny' part was a plus; it enables the epoxy to seep deeper into the cracks. I also feel JB is easier to work with. I than used a 'fine' file to shape it before sanding and priming. The wheel looks AWESOME!

Roger/Sacramento · 11-02-2015, 01:58 PM

I used JB weld and it turned out fine. It is for sale.

10-29-2015, 08:45 AM	#1
Hellerlj Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 55	Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It I have come up with a fairly nice Banjo Steering wheel, but the rim needs to be restored.... Can any of you recommend someone you know that does this kind of work ??? Any and All Leads or Help will be much appreciated Thanks....Les in Minnesota You can email directly if you like...sometimes it saves a bit of time

10-29-2015, 11:57 AM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It DO IT YOURSELF. It is not all that difficult. Look in the archives for postings on that subject. By all means, use PC7 as the repair medium. I have done a couple of them myself, and they turned out great. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-30-2015, 10:50 AM	#3
Ken Bull Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port St Lucie Florida Posts: 398	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It Eastwood has a nice Kit with instructions.

10-30-2015, 11:30 AM	#4
bbrust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Greencastle, PA Posts: 227	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It I started with a badly cracked wheel and used PC7. It's not a hard job, enlarge the cracks, apply the mixture and a lot of shaping and sanding as I recall. Before After

10-30-2015, 04:42 PM	#5
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It Nice job. Good on you. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-30-2015, 04:59 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If recasting is what you want, there are several listed if you google but they are expensive. If it is just cracked, I'd try the PC7 epoxy.

10-30-2015, 08:06 PM	#7
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It You can find PC7 at Ace Hardware, saw some on display last week.

10-31-2015, 08:53 AM	#8
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It When filling cracks with PC7 I use an air tool with a thin cut off wheel. Cut down to the 3/8" steel ring, make it about 3/16" wide and drill 1/8" holes in both sides of the slots. Work the PC7 into the holes with a small screw driver. Over fill the slot slightly, wet your finger and smooth the joint leaving it slightly humped in the center. Sand smooth and prime with a good 2 part primer. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

10-31-2015, 09:07 AM	#9
cuzncletus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sevierville, Tenn. Posts: 391	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It I started one using JB Weld. Should I take this out and start over with PC7?

10-31-2015, 10:47 AM	#11
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It PC7 is a "putty like" epoxy resin mix and is easier to work than a more liquid like epoxy resin. If you had good results with the JB weld then put a leever on it and leever alone. Last edited by rotorwrench; 11-01-2015 at 09:19 AM.

10-31-2015, 08:14 PM	#12
totto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 222	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It I used the kit from Eastwoods for my '34 pickup and the PC-7 worked great!! The "book/instruction" manual was very helpful and worth purchasing from Eastwoods as well.

11-02-2015, 11:49 AM	#13
wspiker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 190	Re: Banjo Wheel Restoration Who Does It I used JB Weld. I felt the 'runny' part was a plus; it enables the epoxy to seep deeper into the cracks. I also feel JB is easier to work with. I than used a 'fine' file to shape it before sanding and priming. The wheel looks AWESOME!