I found a steering wheel I liked but it was too large (15 1/2") for my 27 roadster pu. I cut it down and made a new 1/4" hoop and for the rim I used 1/2" DuPont Corian countertop material (2 halves). I started by using MDF as a template and as a router guide. It ended up being 14" diameter.
Originally I was going to add finger ribs but when I taped it up (pic 7) and tried it, my fingers touched together so I figured I wouldn't need them. After driving it I'm happy I didn't.
Great, now I have to scavenge for sink cutouts at home sites. The possibilities of multiple colors is intriguing. Does Corian have UV stabilization? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using H.A.M.B. mobile app
Did you use Corian seamed to flow around the spokes? Looks good btw Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using H.A.M.B. mobile app
46int... I used Corian joint adhesive (color matched) blackrd....The adhesive did flow around the spokes. To make a dam I stuck tape on the underside then used small dabs of hot melt glue to fill in the gaps trebll...Corian is UV safe, it's often used for outdoor signs.
Wow! Very cool and creative. Seems a router can be a great machine tool in the right hands. Liked your adapted Arvin heater setup as well.
The wheel came out beautiful. I looked at the pics several times and you either left out some steps or i'm just dense, I don't get the procedure?
Now there's thinking outside the box! I would never have thought of using Corian for a hot rod project. Turned out great!!
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