Steering Wheel - Part 3 - Octa. & Router Guide
Plan 2 - Episode 7
In Episode 7 of the Flatbed Felix Pedal Car Build, Ezio continues working on the pieces for the octagonal steering wheel router jig. Meanwhile, Vaughan manufactures the router guide, which will be attached to the bottom of the router. This guide helps keep the router moving in a circular motion, shaping the corners, and achieving the correct thickness for the steering wheel. It also creates a recess for the metal frame. Following the template guide, you'll learn how to use the correct router bits and center holes to create perfectly shaped top and bottom pieces for the wheel.
Skills You'll Learn
In this episode, you'll learn how to measure and mark timber to complete the router jig. Vaughan demonstrates how to trace the router template and manufacture the router guide from 3mm plate steel using an angle grinder, linisher, hole saws, and drilling techniques.
Ezio then walks us through the process of setting up and using the router safely, explaining how to adapt the router guide to follow the template step-by-step. This technique ensures a smooth, precise shape for the steering wheel, with the correct thickness and a perfect fit for the metal frame.
Tools You'll Need
To follow along, you’ll need a tape measure, square, pencil or marker, hole punch, hammer, linisher, angle grinder, drill, hole saws, and drill set, clamps, hand saw or drop saw, router and router cutters, and a workbench. Be sure to wear gloves, safety goggles, and hearing protection for safety.
Next Step
To continue with the Octagonal Wood Wheel, head over to Episode 8 (7.43).
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