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Wadkin DM handwheel

Sam r

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After a replacement handwheel, 15" or so diameter, for a Wadkin DM morticer. Mine got broken during a workshop move, which was upsetting... not fussed about authenticity if it saves £300 over a genuine part.
 
How badly broken is the original? It's not a part that gets significant stress, so I would be tempted to take it to someone who could braze it back together for a few beer tokens.

Alternatively, I have seen some morticers fitted with a car steering wheel as a replacement, if you're really not too fussed about looks, or you could even make one out of plywood.

To be honest, a leather steering wheel might be a nice upgrade over the cold cast iron on those winter days...
 
FUBAR...

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I will investigate a steering wheel, thanks for tip
 
If you’re not missing bits I would take it to someone who could braze it back together and ask for a price, once ground down and painted over you’d struggle to tell it was repaired.
Will try thar, thanks
 
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