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DIY Wheelchair Supply Links
Links to materials for making wheelchairs and more.
The following are products to make wheelchairs from available retailers. There are likely other sources available. They are NOT necessarily the best deal.
Links to Wheelchair Parts
1"x1" x 3' Punched Square Zinc
Square Tube ($33)
This tube is cut in 3" sections and used to hold the front caster forks. A total of 12" is needed.
1 1/4"x 1 1/4" x 3' Punch Square Zinc
Square Tube ($33)
This tube is cut in 3" sections and used to hold the two axle receivers. A total of 6" is needed.
5 "x 1.4" (127 mm) Gray Non-Braking Swivel Plate Caster with 298 lb ($26)
I use these solid wheel plate casters for the trike wheel for urban terrain. They don't flutter at high speed.
Pair of 26"x1 3/8" (37-590) Tires, Inner Tubes, and Tire Levers. ($47)
I use these tires and tubes to switch two 26"/590 wheels for hybrid road/off-road use.
I use these wheels to replace the 8"x1" caster wheels on
hospital style wheelchairs.
These wheels are made in China. They are cheaper via DIY Wheelchair Supply, but shipping takes longer.
This wheel can be used for making DIY carts/trailers/WCs with a 1/2" axle and axle receiver.
Atlas Unisex Indoor/Outdoor PVC Coated Work Gloves Orange L ($20)
I use these gloves when pushing in the snow.
1"x1" x 3' Punched Square Zinc
Square Tube ($33)
This tube is cut in 3" sections and used to hold the front caster forks. A total of 12" is needed.
6"x2" Pneumatic Plate Caster ($27)
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I use this caster for my nature trikes. It works well on rough terrain, but will flutter on smooth surfaces.
Pair of 26"x2.10"/54-559 Mountain Bike
Tires, Inner Tubes, and Tire Levers. ($52)
I use these tires and tubes to switch two 25"/559 wheels for off-road use.
(8) 1/2" Bore Shaft Collar with Zinc Plated Solid Steel Style Set Screw ($11)
I use these as axle spacers with off-road wheels.
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1/4 in. x 24 in. x 4 ft. White Reversible PVC Trim/Sheet ($30)
I use this PVC sheet for seat pans and backrests when not using plywood.
This wheel can be used for making DIY carts/trailers/WCs with a 1/2" axle and axle receiver.
I buy these gloves by the dozen and use them in the non winter months.
These are warmer and more waterproof than the gray Atlas gloves.