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    Ideas for scrap pieces

    I have a lot of 2 3/8" x 3/4" Baltic Birch "wheels". Any ideas as what to make with them? Yes I know what I can do with them in some respects! Thanks
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    Are these from a hole saw with a 1/4" pilot hole in the middle?

    This guy is very good at making children's toys. https://www.youtube.com/c/kennyearrings1

    I have actually used them as wheels for 'floor drawers' in my shop. Rather than stoop down to access something on the floor level under some shelves against a wall, I just roll out the bottom shelf. Four 1/4" 1/4-20 bolts through the side and Bob's your uncle!
    Last edited by Dave Zellers; 04-21-2022 at 11:29 PM.

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    Wheels, as mentioned, big spool clamps. You could glue several in a stack for quirky turning projects.

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    Last edited by Maurice Mcmurry; 04-22-2022 at 7:07 AM.
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    No Dave. just a round "wheel" with no axle hole. Thanks for the feedback.
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    1: Drill a hole in the center for router bit holders.

    2: Drill a hole deep enough to put a rare earth magnet in, and a couple holes on the rim for magnetic pencil holders.

    3: Make a carom type game for kids.

    4: Hang string and a few lengths of EMT and make wind chimes.

    5: HD wheels for the rear of heavy shop drawers.
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    I do have several pieces of EMT in my shed to try. I am probably tone deaf, but I can make noise for the neighbors!
    Thanks all for the help!
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    Henry Ford invented Kingsford briquettes to use up his scrap wood.
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    A work of "found art", An artistic assemblage, Scales for a life-size Pallid Sturgeon sculpture, Darning eggs.

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    Best Regards, Maurice

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    Make bench cookies. https://youtu.be/3DFBUc27pUc

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