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4 wheels done, almost.
27 February 2026 · 4 min · 3K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind fabricates custom wheels for a small, amphibious, high-latitude sailboat designed for cold-water navigation.▶ 0:00 The construction process involves enlarging the center holes of the wheels from 24 mm to 25.5 mm to accommodate a 25 mm Duplex stainless steel axle.▶ 1:01 This material provides twice the strength of 306 stainless steel.▶ 1:01 Yrvind utilizes a laser-cutting service to produce the necessary metal plates based on CAD drawings, ensuring precise dimensions for the wheel assembly.▶ 2:00 After machining the holes, he applies epoxy to the wooden components of the wheels to protect them from moisture and environmental degradation.▶ 3:19 The project requires drilling three additional holes per wheel to secure the axle stops.▶ 3:03 Once the epoxy cures on one side, the wheels are flipped to treat the remaining surface.▶ 3:19 This methodical approach ensures the structural integrity of the wheel system for the vessel's intended amphibious use.
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