Seeking to Buy Replacement Wheels for 1982 Compost Tumbler

[soozie-q]

Hi, I'm new to composting & just bought an old 1982 original compost tumbler. It needs new wheels, & I thought I could just order them from the company. Apparently they don't make them anymore, though.

Do any of you composters with the older compost tumblers know where to order these black rubber wheels? They are 4" diameter, 2" wide, & have a 1" hole for the axle. Apparently the compost tumbler company used hospital gurney wheels for the original model. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

[Newt]

Hi Soozie-q,

How about ordering the same wheels from a hospital supply company? Maybe you could find something similar at one of the home improvement stores?

Newt

[soozie-q]

Hi Newt, Thanks for the advice. I'm checking into the castor supply companies - all seem to have larger axle holes than mine. In looking at this dilemma, I'm thinking it may be better to re-laminate the existing wheels. The tumbler's just in too good a condition to send to the dump. It's great - back in the 80's they were building equipment to last! Thanks again for your suggestions, Newt, Soozie-q

[Newt]

You are so very welcome! I too can't stand to put anything in the dump if there is any way to reuse it, so I do understand. I hope you can get the wheels repaired.

Newt

[Vallia]

I would try to go to harbor freight they t=have tons of wheels and I'm sure you can find them there.

[brewerjamie15]

Can you provide a picture of the wheels and how they mount? Perhaps some suggestions could be better formed that way.