Restoring wooden steeringwheel

[innar20]

New project and "challenge".

Restoring wooden steeringwheel. 

Lets see and wait. It will take couple of weeks to finish this "challenge". Must by very, VERY patient. Progress so far. 

1. Very crappy condition....

 

2. Some glue added

3. Restoring started. 

4. I started from marked point. The pencile line on right side where the 2x2 piece ends. 

I believe it mahogony. 

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Edited August 31, 2019 by innar20

[Foxfold]

Looks like you're doing a grand job up to now. It will look beautiful when you've finished, I'm sure

[Jim McDonald]

That probably is mahogany.  And it will look great at the end.  What kind of vehicle does this jewel steer?

[oldhudson]

I'm excited about this new project. I have an interest in restoration. I hope you can explain the steps.

[innar20]

19 hours ago, Jim McDonald said:

That probably is mahogany.  And it will look great at the end.  What kind of vehicle does this jewel steer?

 

[innar20]

18 hours ago, oldhudson said:

I'm excited about this new project. I have an interest in restoration. I hope you can explain the steps.

I try! 

[teachnlearn]

I'm ex navy. Wonder if they have a wooden ships wheel. Would probably have to be put on an old antique or the airbag, and type steering wheel would make it illegal. RJF

[amazingkevin]

A Mercedes parts store asked me if I could redo wood steering wheels,no idea what that entails.your doing good though!!!

[innar20]

On 8/30/2019 at 3:56 AM, amazingkevin said:

A Mercedes parts store asked me if I could redo wood steering wheels,no idea what that entails.your doing good though!!!

1.Alot of of patience!

2.sandind inside of the splitted/cracked areas

3. forcing glue inside the cracks ( i did use woodglue PVA mixed with water 50/50, in US i believe it called Tightbond or Gorilla glue)

4. fitting new wood slices (if it possible)

5. sanding

6. filling the very small cracks with parguet wax (choose the closest colour, you can mix tifferent colors on wood)

7.sandind

8. filling again

9. clean the workpiece with compressed air and white spirit

10. rest your eyes and drink a coffee

11. very good check to avoid any cracks left open.....always you find a new place to repair

Then repeat steps 5 - 11 over and over again. 

This is not a easy job.

[innar20]

On 8/30/2019 at 12:48 AM, teachnlearn said:

I'm ex navy. Wonder if they have a wooden ships wheel. Would probably have to be put on an old antique or the airbag, and type steering wheel would make it illegal. RJF

Something like this? 

[teachnlearn]

7 hours ago, innar20 said:

Something like this? 

Funny, just add the ships horn. Didn't think there actually was a car steering wheel. RJF

[innar20]

So... 

If you use parguet wax - you must predict the wood color with lack or oil! 

I did this mistake.... 

Overall - ready! 

[Be_O_Be]

 Awesome job!

[Scrappile]

Looks to me like you did a great job on that steering wheel.. Beautiful.

[teachnlearn]

But...But...But there are four holes that scroll sawed signs would fit. RJF

[Rockytime]

Great job. It looks perfect!