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The Importance of Wheels For Carts

Large wheels are a vital part of carts. They enable people to easily maneuver heavy items. Many older carts have large wheels. This was an important feature in the days before forklift trucks. Previously, heavy objects had to be transported by hand. Some “old” sturdy cart designs are still in use today. Early Wheel Designs Early wheel designs for carts often had small hubs with thimbles axles. The spokes would be attached to the nave with bands or wedges. This arrangement was necessary to minimize the wheel’s wobbling on the shaft. As a result, early wheels were capable of remarkable…