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The length of your axle will be the thickness of your wood, plus 2 times the
thickness of your tyres, plus a millimetre or two so there is room for
movement. If the tyres are held too tightly on the car, they won’t roll freely.
If you’re making tyres as well all you need is a circular piece of wood with a
hole the same size as the dowel. I buy mine online as I love the look of them
but have made them before too. The easiest way to make them is to buy
some thick dowel, cut strips with a bandsaw then drill a hole the same size
as the axle dowel.

Step 8: Attaching the Wheels

Attach the first tyre to your dowel. If you are planning on painting the
dowels this needs to be done first. I would suggest putting a bit of painters
tape around the top so you have some bare wood to glue the wheel to. I’ve
found that if there is paint on the wood, the glue can sometimes not hold
well so this will make things easier.
Additionally, if you’re looking to paint the tyres, now is the time to do so.
Once both are dry, put a drop of glue on the axle, attach the tyre and hold for
about 30 seconds so it is firmly held. Wait for this to dry before moving on to
the next step.

Step 9: Paint the Car

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