DIY Wheelchair Supply Links

Links to materials for making wheelchairs and more.

The following are products that I have purchased to make wheelchairs from available retailers. There are likely other sources available.

Links to Wheelchair Parts

1"x1" x 3' Punched Square Zinc

Square Tube ($29)

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)

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.

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.

Atlas Insulated Rubber Gloves

I buy these gloves by the dozen and use them in the winter.

Atlas Unisex Indoor/Outdoor PVC Coated Work Gloves Orange L ($20)

I use these gloves when pushing in the snow.

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.

Pair of 6" x 1" Plastic Caster Wheels

I use these wheels to replace the 8"x1" caster wheels on

hospital style wheelchairs.

Atlas Rubber Coated Gloves

I buy these gloves by the dozen and use them in the non winter months.

Uline rubber coated insulated gloves

These are warmer and more waterproof than the gray Atlas gloves.