Setting the record straight… Welcome to The Wheelwright Blog. In this blog I want to record some of the knowledge I have found out about wheelwrighting but also to set the record straight regarding good and bad practice in today’s …
Wheelwright in Alberta… With the good fortune that had followed my journey through the USA I was lucky enough to be within my budget and had time on my hands. During my visit to the North West Carriage museum I …
After leaving the tranquility of Raymond and the North West Carriage Museum I headed to the coast. I thought it important to see the Pacific ocean as I had looked out East over the Atlantic from the shores of Virginia …
It was a long old drive across Washington state but what a beautiful drive it was! The varying terrain from mountain passes, rivers and trees to prairies and corn fields, back to mountains kept the journey interesting. I am a …
After an interesting visit to Cody I headed west again towards the wild and renowned volcanic caldera of Yellowstone National Park. My trip wouldn’t be complete without visiting the most famous feature of Yellowstone, Old Faithful. A geyser getting it’s …
Travelling to Cody, Buffallo Bill Centre of the West. I have been excited to visit so many places on this journey, Cody is probably amongst the most famous sites as most people will have heard of Buffallo Bill’s Wild West …
Today I thought it would be nice to take a look at the surrounding area a little. I have been on the road so much recently that I have neglected to experience the areas I have been passing through. The …
Today was another chance to enjoy some beautiful scenery whilst travelling this vast country. Whilst heading towards the site of my next visit I found myself passing through the Badlands. The Badlands are an amazing site sticking out of the …
After a quick drive around the block from the Dakota Discovery centre I found myself at a workshop tucked away in a suburban alley. This place was interesting from the moment I spotted it, a forge set up outside, a …
After an exciting visit to Hansen Wheel my mind had been left buzzing all night. As with all the shops I had visited so far I had been inspired! Not that I need inspiration to ensure I continue my trade, …